At SkyDance, our mission is to create an environment where every pet, regardless of background, breed, size, or age, is loved and treated as an individual. We are seeking full-time and part-time professional dog caretakers to join our team at our Dousman location. As a caretaker, you will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the pups at our facility during their boarding or daycare visits. If you love dogs, don't mind the messy stuff, and are looking for a reliable career with a fun and team-oriented work environment, this is the perfect place for you!
We are currently looking to add enthusiastic and responsible employees to our pet care team; the position may include some of the following tasks:
- Monitoring dog group play in outside yards, in their rooms, and throughout our facility
- One-on-one activities with pets
- Giving food, water, and medications to dogs, cats & critters
- General cleaning for dogs and cats, including but not limited to cleaning playrooms, boarding rooms, sweeping, and cleaning up after pets.
- Interacting with clients at arrival and departure
- Monitoring and recording the health and behaviors of pets.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These essential functions include:
- Providing excellent pet care to all dogs
- Accompany dogs as they move throughout the facility
- Communicating with peers via walkie-talkie/earpiece
- Must be highly reliable, on time, and flexible.
- Should be capable of physical work—motions such as bending, stooping, lifting, and spending long periods on your feet.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- A strong work ethic and the capability to respect and get along with co-workers
Experience
Although we would like to hire applicants with some history in the pet care industry, it is not required. We are looking for individuals with some of the following skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of basic animal behavior
- Pleasant customer service skills
- Keen observations skills
- A desire to learn and improve
- A genuine care for the well-being of animals.
Follow the link below to learn more about our facilities:
https://www.skydancepetlodge.com/
Our standard shifts are; 6:15 AM - 1:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 8:30/9:00 PM—weekend availability is required.
Our base pay ranges from $13.50 to $15.50 per hour, depending on experience. You will also receive tips on top of that base rate. Tips are averaging between $1.00/hr to $3.00/hr, depending on the time of year.
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discounts on Daycare, Boarding, and Retail Items
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- AM Shift: 6:15 AM - 1:30 PM
- PM Shift: 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types: Cash and Credit Card Tips
Work Type: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work from 6:15 am to 1:30 pm?
- Are you available to work from 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm?
- Are you available to work a minimum of 4-weekend shifts per month?
Work Location: In person