Dog Playgroup & Care Specialist

Animal-House-Wilmington; Fairlawn (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted dog daycare

Medical/Vision/Dental plans

401k

Job summary

Animal House Wilmington is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! Starting pay rate is $13.00 per hour with raises based on performance.

Ideal candidate will be a kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule! We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Team player who works well with others to ensure guests are cared for
• Clear and timely communication with team members and pet parents
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Keen attention to safety, cleanliness, and guest comfort
• Prior petcare/animal experience preferred; love for dogs required
• Comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and breeds
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Playgroup supervision: oversee dogs and manage behavior and playtime
• Canine knowledge: learn body language and keep dogs safe in kennels
• Cleaning: maintain kennels and play areas to high cleanliness standards
• Daily care: feed as instructed, provide fresh water and clean bedding
• Problem solving: use common sense to handle issues with dogs in care
• Be proactive: take initiative on a range of tasks in the center
• Work together: communicate effectively with teammates
• Guest service: talk with pet parents and answer questions
• Safety first: follow safety protocols to keep guests safe
• Must love dogs: a genuine passion is essential

Skills

Team Player

Good Communicator

Flexible Schedule

Attention to Detail

Animal Experience

Dog Friendly

Physical Stamina

Job description

Animal House Wilmington is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! Starting pay rate is $13.00 per hour with raises based on performance.

Ideal candidate will be a kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule! We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.