Dog Daycare Playroom Attendant

Dogtopia of Herndon; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogtopia of Herndon in Virginia is looking for dedicated team members to supervise playrooms, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of every dog. You will be responsible for various cleaning duties to maintain a hygienic environment, alongside health and grooming tasks for the dogs.

The ideal candidates are individuals who are comfortable working with all breeds, are at least 18 years old, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care. Flexible shifts include working days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to clean after dogs regularly.
• Comfortable with all sizes and breeds of dogs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs to ensure safety in playrooms.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene.
• Bathed dogs according to company standards.
• Communicate effectively with the team and management.

Skills

Dog interaction

Cleaning skills

Team teamwork

Job description

Every dog is unique - especially your dog! Visit a Dogtopia location near you for open play dog daycare, overnight boarding or spa services and experience personalized care and exceptional customer service. Our convenient live webcams offer a peek into your dog's day and peace of mind that they're having the time of their life with their canine friends and our well-trained, loving staff.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervise playrooms
   • Maintains control of a large group of open play dogs in the playroom at all times to ensure a safe environment.
   • Continuously on their feet showing the dogs attention and care to ensure that they are maintaining a pack-leader status in the room.
   • Behavioral issues are addressed proactively in a timely and effective manner. This may include crating for time-outs when necessary, but never includes the use of physical force or punishment of a dog. We have a zero-tolerance policy for the mistreatment of animals.
   • Aware of the environment at all times and consistently attends to any special-needs dogs, including but not limited to dogs that need to be crated when other dogs enter the playroom and dogs that cannot be together.
2. Cleaning duties
   • Playroom is continually monitored and kept free of messes by immediate and continual spot-cleaning throughout the shift.
   • Daily cleaning assignments may include sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, refilling the water cooler, replacing water bowls and changing futon sheets.
   • Cleaning procedures involve the proper use of chemicals to ensure a safe environment for both people and dogs.
   • Daily and weekly cleaning assignments typically include moving and sanitizing crates up to 48" x 24" as well as cleaning the walls, floors and play equipment with sanitizing solutions.
   • Naptime cleaning assignments typically include a cleaning activity and giving dogs baths and/or nail trims. Naptime assignments are expected to be completed in a timely manner.
3. Health and Grooming
   • Demonstrated ability to bathe any size dog without direct supervision and to company standard. Proper procedures include the use of appropriate shampoo for the dog, appropriate use of bathing equipment, and the clean-up of the bathing area upon completion.
   • Ability to clip dog toe nails with the assistance of another team member.
   • Ability to understand and follow without exception the Feeding List, Medication List, and Allergy List to ensure that all health standards are met consistently.
4. Teamwork and Own Initiatives
   • Ability to work cohesively with their team in a respectful and professional manner.
   • Effectively communicates both orally and written. Utilizes company tools to communicate relevant information daily via the activity log and to their supervisor.
   • Maintains a positive attitude and demeanor in all aspects of their position including room management and customer service.
   • Maintains consistent time and attendance standards.
   • Follows company dress code guidelines for professional and safe standards.
   • Is on time for scheduled shifts and, in the case of an emergency, calls in advance of their shift to allow time for proper coverage.
   • Takes their own development as a personal responsibility and uses mistakes or challenges as an opportunity to grow to a higher standard of performance.

Qualifications

• Full-time or part-time, all year employment only.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Able to interact positively with all sizes and types of dog (must not be afraid of any breed).
• Ready to take on heavy cleaning on a daily basis (lots of dogs means lots of cleaning).
• Must have the ability to work either one weekend day each week or one full weekend a month.
• Able to work days, evenings and holidays (Shifts are 6:00am-2:00pm and 1:45pm-10:00pm).