Dog Daycare Attendant

Chicago Pet Care

11 Jul 2024

Chicago

Pet Care

Pet Services

Full Time

5

15.4 - 20 USD

Job Summary: 

Daycare attendants support the dogs throughout shift during their stay at the club including play/interaction, feeding, medications and cleaning up after our dogs to ensure a safe, healthy, and sanitized space. 

Essential functions and responsibilities: 

  • Supervising groups of dogs; engage pups with play activities. 
  • Clean-up after dogs and sanitizing club areas. 
  • Preparing meals 
  • Preparing and administering medications 
  • Accurately and consistently tracking and logging feedings, medication administration. 
  • Reporting health concerns to other members of the team (Member Services) 
  • Adhering to safety protocols 
  • Communicating effectively with members 
  • Conducting yourself in a manner that is in the best interest of members and PUPS team members. 
  • Representing PUPS in a professional, and positive manner 

Competencies:  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 
  • Ability to function well independently and at times stressful environment. 

Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Customer Service Oriented 
  • Pet Care experience and or training preferred. 
  • Basic computer experience. 
  • A love for dogs. 

Physical Requirements:  

  • Standing or walking for long periods of time. 
  • Kneel, Bend or twist their body. 
  • Able to safely lift dogs of up to 50 lbs. 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

PUPS Pet Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  We believe that a diverse team is a better team.  The perspectives and experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to the company drive better decisions and improved results.  PUPS Pet Club is committed to a culture of inclusion and believes that diversity drives the best results. 

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.