Doggy Day Care Associate

Holidaybarn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 15,343 - 21,852; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to company-sponsored medical benefits

Generous paid time off

Training provided

Job summary

A pet care facility in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a part-time canine day care associate. This role involves organizing activities for dogs, cleaning play areas, and supervising play groups. If you love dogs and are responsible, training will be provided. Pay begins at $13.50/hour and may include additional compensation for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and push up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Training provided for enthusiastic candidates.

Responsibilities

• Organizing activities for dogs.
• Cleaning and maintaining play areas.
• Supervising doggie play groups.

Skills

Energetic dog lover

Ability to work outdoors

Responsible and hardworking

Job description

This listing is for Part-Time (20-29 hours per week) only.

Looking for a career where you get to play fetch with dogs all day? Holiday Barn Pet Resorts is looking for a canine day care associate or kennel attendant who is looking for a rewarding canine career! This fun, active, and hands-on job with dogs requires supervising doggie play groups, maintaining play areas, interacting with different dog breeds, and observing behaviors.
Holiday Barn Pet Resorts has 50 years of experience in pet care enrichment with two locations in Richmond, Virginia - Glen Allen and Midlothian.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizing stimulating activities for dogs.
• Setting up our camp area for dog enrichment activities and play.
• Daily cleaning and organizing.
• Interest in working outdoors and with a variety of dogs, regardless of weather.

If you have a calling for canines, this is the position for you! Morning shifts are available with weekend and holiday work required. No experience? No worries! If you are a responsible, energetic, and hardworking dog lover, we are happy to provide you with training.

Full time employees may be eligible for access to company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and long term disability insurance and generous paid time off. Part-time, or less than 30 hours weekly, starts at $13.50/hr. Full-time employment starts at $15.50/hr. Plus a $2 an-hour increase for anyone who works weekends.

This workplace is moderately and physically demanding. Candidates must have the ability to lift and push up to 50lbs, stand for extended periods, be able to bend, stoop, reach, and stretch, along with the ability to move pets within the facility, vehicles, up and down stairs, and in and out of enclosures. The workplace is typified as a loud working environment - barking dogs, high-pressure dryers, etc.

Holiday Barn is a drug free workplace.
Holiday Barn is an equal opportunity employer.