Canine Daycare Attendant

Abqpetcarehospital; Bel Aire (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401K matching

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Group health insurance

Dental & Vision Benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Bel Aire, Kansas is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team in a full-time capacity, monitoring daycare dogs, feeding, grooming, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong observational skills and be comfortable handling pets. We offer a range of benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401K matching program. Join us in our mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Qualifications

• Experience working with dogs and cats in a daycare or boarding environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.
• Strong observational skills to identify behavior concerns.

Responsibilities

• Monitor playgroups of daycare dogs and identify warning signs.
• Check-in and prepare outgoing boarders.
• Feed and medicate boarding pets as directed.
• Clean kennels and common areas according to protocols.

Skills

Monitoring playgroups

Behavior recording

Dog bathing and grooming

Operating cleaning equipment

Tools

Gingr facility software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor playgroups of daycare dogs, accurately identifying warning signs and intervening to prevent escalation
• Objectively record behavior concerns or incidents and report to supervisors
• Check-in incoming boarders, organizing belongings and setting up instructions for a comfortable stay
• Prepare outgoing boarders for dismissal, gathering belongings and cleaning pet as needed
• Feed and medicate boarding dogs and cats 2-3x per day as directed
• Use appropriate chemicals and tools to clean all occupied kennels according to established protocols
• Operate power washer or hoses to clean runs, floors, turf
• Read handling instructions and follow warning labels to ensure safety of all pets
• Bathe and brush dogs, nail trims for dogs and cats
• Utilize Gingr facility software on phone, tablet, or PC for record keeping and task management
• Monitor inventory and supplies, alert supervisor when an order is needed
• Complete task lists for daily, weekly, and monthly facility sanitation and upkeep

Schedule

• Weekdays: Morning shift 6:45‑12 or 1 pm, Afternoon shift 1 or 2 pm‑6 pm
• Rotating late night let out: after 8 pm, 30‑60 min
• Must have weekend and holiday availability

Benefits

• Employee discount, 401K matching, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program
• Full-time employees also receive: PTO, Group health insurance, Dental & Vision Benefits, Life & Disability Insurance

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we’re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.