Dog Daycare Attendant - AM Shift Job at The Ruff House

The Ruff House Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Bark bark, wag, woof woof, sniff… if you understand that you are speaking our language, and we want you to join our team at Ruff House! We are seeking a Part-Time Dog Daycare & Boarding Attendant who is a hard-working, dog-loving and are interested in becoming an integral member of our pack. We are looking to fulfill 12-24 hours per week and must be able to work weekend and holidays.

Part-Time (12-24 hours a week). Shifts are 6:30am-12:30pm and weekend shifts (must be flexible). MUST be able to work weekend and holiday hours - this is non-negotiable. Our facility is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

As a Dog Daycare Attendant, you will be part of all day play with our lovable dogs. You will supervise, control, and manage group play. You will be responsible for maintaining a fun, safe, and enriching play for all our canine guests! Additionally, you will build individual relationships with all dogs in group, as each dog receives a daily, personalized report card summarizing their day! Last but not least, the Dog Daycare Attendant will be required to perform various cleaning duties to keep the kennel building and suites clean & tidy.

The positions are physically demanding and require you to be on your feet for long periods of time. A successful candidate will be a significant canine lover, pay excellent attention to detail, set and maintain high standards for sanitation and cleanliness, have the exceptional ability to multitask, time manage, and adapt to change.

Job Duties:

- Socializing with dogs in a free-play environment and monitoring their behavior to ensure a safe atmosphere for all four-legged clients
- Monitoring dogs and communicating any relevant issues during their stay
- Safely moving dogs around facility from customer drop-off to kennels and play yards
- Checking dogs in at morning drop off and checking out at afternoon pick up
- Light reception duties such as scheduling appointments, answering calls with a friendly, professional attitude
- Sanitizing/cleaning kennels
- Sanitizing environments throughout the day, including washing bowls and keeping up with laundry
- Cleaning up after pets so play areas are clean and sanitary
- Prepping meals and medicating animals as needed
- Walking dogs
- Bathing, drying and brushing out dogs. Clipping nails; using Dremel.
- Participate in ongoing animal behavior education

Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work in any weather condition, ability to lift up to 50 lbs or more, and ability to stand for a long duration of time
- Must have a driver's license and their own transportation.

- Must be punctual and dependable
- Must love dogs and be comfortable with dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Ability to stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
- Experience in managing a group of dogs and recognizing canine behavioral signs is a plus
- Friendly and professional manner with customers
- Team player, follows directions, and is self-motivated

**If you do not have any animal care industry experience, please include a cover letter letting us know why you would like to work with animals and what would make you a good fit.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fredericksburg, VA 22401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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