Doggy Day Camp Counselor

Best Friends Pet Hotel; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care facility is seeking a Doggy Day Camp Counselor in Indianapolis to ensure the safety and well-being of our canine guests. The role includes supervising playgroups, maintaining cleanliness, and promoting positive interactions among dogs. Ideal candidates will have prior dog handling experience, a passion for animal care, and the ability to handle physical tasks. Join a supportive team in a vibrant work environment that values employee growth and collaboration.

Benefits

401(k) matching

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year dog handling experience required.
• Must possess a love of animals and display professional manners.

Responsibilities

• Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment.
• Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day.
• Monitors pet activities and interactions.

Skills

Dog handling experience

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Dominant dog behavior skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

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Job Duties

Our Leader of the Pack supervises our canine guests in an action-packed, fast-paced, play environment, focusing on each dog’s personality, fun and group safety.

Job Duties

Our Leader of the Pack supervises our canine guests in an action-packed, fast-paced, play environment, focusing on each dog’s personality, fun and group safety.

We are an employee-owned and operated (ESOP) company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states from coast-to-coast and have been in business for thirty years.

If you are lo oking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

Responsibilities

• Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment, is functional pack leader.
• Observes behavior and manages safety for all.
• Assembles and dismantles pet play areas as per Best Friends Pet Hotel policy.
• Actively encourages beneficial interaction between pets and continually monitors pet activity.
• Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day and/or during day.
• Supports philosophy of Best Friends Pet Hotel while working with a team to collaborate constructively.
• Treats clients, guests and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all clients/guests encountered while performing work duties.
• Reports items in low supply to management.
• Follows all safe handling and day camp procedures.
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Day Range

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year dog handling experience.
  
  

Physical

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for full shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk frequently.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat.
• Must be able to work on computer system and complete written reports
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
  
  

Personal

• Must possess a love of animals.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Must have dominant dog behavior skills.
• To learn more, please visit on the web: www.bestfriendspetcare.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Pet Services

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