Dog Daycare Attendant

Pet Paradise Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Casual dress

Job summary

Pet Paradise Inc. in Edmonton is seeking energetic and organized individuals to join our dog and cat daycare, overnight stay, and grooming team.

You will help ensure the safety and well‑being of pets and communicate with owners about behavior and care. Duties include supervising play, bathing and drying pets, handling check‑ins/outs, answering calls and emails, cleaning, and maintaining a sanitary facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with dogs in daycare preferred but not required.
• Must be able to handle large dogs up to 170 lbs.
• Reliable with regular attendance, including holidays and weekends.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate with pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise play between dogs and cats to ensure safety.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of all pets in the facility.
• Communicate with pet owners regarding pets' behavior and well‑being.
• Assist with check‑in/check‑out and payments.
• Bathing and drying pets, and routine cleaning of the facility.
• Answering telephone and email inquiries and maintaining records.

Skills

Dog handling

Customer service

Reliability

Flexible schedules

Attention to detail

Job description

Pet Paradise, a dog and cat open-concept daycare, overnight stay, and grooming facility, has openings for energetic and organized individuals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with dogs and cats and providing exceptional care in a daycare and boarding setting.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities
• Free On-site parking
• Employee discounts on our services
• Casual dress

Duties include:

• Supervising play between dogs and cats to ensure all interactions are appropriate and safe.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all dogs and cats in the facility.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pets' behavior and well-being.
• Assessing new dog /cat clients to ensure daycare is appropriate for them.
• Bathing and drying pooches.
• Administering medications (oral and topical, no injections).
• Assisting customers with checking in and out.
• Answering telephone and email inquiries.
• Handling customer payments.
• Clean and maintain daycare and boarding areas, including play areas and restrooms.
• Cleaning up all messes, up to and including urine, feces, and vomit (a strong stomach is a must).
• Must be physically able to handle dogs that can weigh 170lbs.
• Ability to be outdoors during varying types of weather.
• Deep cleaning of the entire facility happens a minimum of twice a day, so must be motivated to maintain cleanliness.
• Other duties as required.

Ideal Candidate traits:

• Must love dogs and cats.
• Be very reliable and consistent.
• Timely attendance.
• Ability to work flexible days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Previous experience working with dogs in a daycare facility is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working with Animal Rescue Institutions is considered an asset.
• Pet Emergency First Aid and CPR is an asset.
• Open availability is considered an asset.

Personal Characteristics:

• Detail oriented
• Quick thinker
• Emotionally intelligent
• Outgoing, enthusiastic by nature
• Strive for high customer review ratings!

Job Types:

Part-time and Full-time

Pay: From $16.00/hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends

Transportation:

• Own mode of transportation
• Public Transit Bus Stop is nearby available, if required.

Join our team and enjoy a rewarding role caring for our furry friends in a fun and dynamic environment!

We are open Monday to Friday from 6.30 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Shifts will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We thank all applicants for their time, successful candidates will be contacted.

Pet Paradise is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes resumes from all people!

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• dog handling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person