Dog Daycare Attendant at Bark + Boarding Manassas

Homebase, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bark + Boarding Manassas is seeking fun and responsible dog lovers to join our daycare attendants team at our Manassas location. You will help care for dogs, support safety, and assist with daily facility duties.

An innate love of dogs, strong communication, and teamwork are essential. You must be able to stand for long periods, stay reliable, energetic, and patient, and be willing to learn positive pack management. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• An innate love of dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as a team as well as use your initiative to get the job done.
• Ability to work standing up for most of your shift.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, energy, and enthusiasm.
• A great amount of patience and the ability to remain calm, cool, and positive in all situations and to be in control without raising your voice or resorting to inappropriate negative feedback.
• Previous experience in the dog care industry is not required, but the ability to learn and implement appropriate positive pack management techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to lift 45+ pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time without breaks.
• Must be able to make a 6 month commitment.
• Provide a safe and positive atmosphere for all dogs at the daycare facility.
• Facilitate and oversee play within a large dog pack.
• Prepare and serve meals, and clean up after the dogs.
• Regularly clean all areas of the facility, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning out crates, and doing dishes and laundry.
• Must have a phone and working email.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Love Pets? Looking for a career change? Dream of getting paid to spend time with animals?

Bark + Boarding Manassas is searching for fun & responsible pet lovers for daycare attendants! Bark + Boarding has been serving the DC metro area since 1999 and are the winners of The Washington Post's Top Work Places Award. It takes a great team to provide the highest quality pet care and increase clientele. We couldn't be the best daycare in the DC Metro area without our incredible staff!

DOGGIE DAYCARE ATTENDANTS :

Doggie daycare attendants work at our Manassas location and care for the dogs staying at our facility.

Their duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to lift 45+ pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time without breaks.
• Must be able to make a 6 month commitment.
• Provide a safe and positive atmosphere for all dogs at the daycare facility.
• Facilitate and oversee play within a large dog pack.
• Prepare and serve meals, and clean up after the dogs.
• Regularly clean all areas of the facility, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning out crates, and doing dishes and laundry.
• Must have a phone and working email.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

An innate love of dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as a team as well as use your initiative to get the job done. Ability to work standing up for most of your shift. A strong work ethic, reliability, energy, and enthusiasm. A great amount of patience and the ability to remain calm, cool, and positive in all situations and to be in control without raising your voice or resorting to inappropriate negative feedback. Previous experience in the dog care industry is not required, but the ability to learn and implement appropriate positive pack management techniques is essential.