Job description
The Woofington is a luxury petite dog resort and spa that caters exclusively to small breed dogs 25# and under. We are seeking a career-minded pet care professional that is seeking a long-term position with our very special company.
Description: This is a long-term, full-time position (Monday - Friday) with occasional Saturdays. Short (2-3 hour) Holiday shifts (with Holiday pay) are mandatory!
This is a hybrid position that will have a mix of boarding duties, doggie daycare, cleaning and front desk duties, depending on where help is needed. The majority of your time will be spent out in daycare, entertaining the pups and keeping them safe! We are seeking a very special person that exhibits all of the following traits:
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Energetic personality
- Extremely reliable
- Ability to lift 30#
- True passion for small breed dogs
- Organized
- Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
Additional Requirements:
- Developing excellent relationships with Woofington clients
- Ensuring that each client’s expectations are not only met, but EXCEEDED
- Answering phones and giving facility tours
- Maintaining a sanitary environment at all times, both indoors and outdoors
- Facilitating initial temperament tests/evaluations and discussing those results with pet parents
- Following protocol regarding safe introductions of dogs
- Exhibiting confident, patient, interactive leadership to the dogs when in daycare
- Check-ins and check-outs of boarding & daycare dogs
- Taking boarding, daycare and grooming reservations
- Verifying vaccinations with Vets
- Meal preparation, feedings and medications
- A LOT of cleaning to include ongoing mopping, sanitizing, sweeping, vacuuming, picking up dog waste, emptying trash, cleaning glass, laundry, etc.
- Completing items on the daily checklist
- Helping other team members, whenever needed
- Exhibiting Woofington standards of excellence and professionalism
Work Environment:
The position will require lifting (up to 30 pounds), kneeling, bending and standing for long periods of time. The atmosphere will be noisy and sometimes quite hectic. The Woofington is a team and the expectation is that of helping each other, where needed.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position that includes paid time off and Holiday pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Uniform allowance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Wayzata, MN 55391 (Required)
Work Location: In person