We are looking for a mature candidate to train in daycare and hopefully fast track into a supervisory position.
Compensation is $15+ per hour DOE to start. No prior dog industry experience is necessary, but candidate must be good with dogs.
Take a Virtual Tour of Healthy Hound Sterling: https://youtu.be/BBeAw_-TlS0
WE ARE LOCATED IN STERLING, VA - 5 MIN FROM Dulles Airport OFF RT. 28
Shifts typically run 6:30am to 1:30pm / & / 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Full dollar raises are given according to merit. Typically we do not give fractional raises like most other area kennels, but do full dollar raises based on performance.
- We are a growing business and are looking for people that want to grow with us. There is much opportunity for advancement within our company for motivated candidates. We are currently in the process of building our 3rd location in Fairfax, VA.
Healthy Hound Playground is an upscale dog daycare, boarding, and grooming kennel facility located in Sterling, VA, Northern VA (NOVA) and Rockville, MD. We are looking to hire folks whose personalities and work ethic will match the high standards we have set for this innovative dog daycare. You will enjoy working here if you love dogs and are diligent about following direction. Training is available for those new to the industry!
Dog Day Care Attendant Position/ Handler Responsibilities:
- Monitoring the day care room to ensure all dogs are playing safely and behaving properly
- Walking dogs during outdoor potty breaks
- Training to learn our methods and standards for safety
- Playing with dogs when the situation calls for it
- Feeding dogs
- Cleaning tasks as necessary
- Comforting dogs that are stressed
Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Oversee 10-12 daycare attendants at a time, and ensure rooms are properly staffed and running smoothly.
- Work closely with Pet Care Supervisor
- Assist reception with dog checkin/check out during am and pm rushes.
- Introduce new dogs into the pack, then contact owners to give them a review.
- Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed by staff.
- Check in regularly and work closely with the Pet Care staff.
- Oversee walks.
- Identify issues / communicate & resolve with management.
- Interact with customers in a mature, professional manner.
- Daycare in the rooms.
Petcare Responsibilities:
- Ability to work independently in an oftentimes busy department.
- Responsible for taking care of boarding dogs that are with us overnight.
- Track and record all belongings, feedings, and medications.
- Preparing, administering, and tracking all feedings and medications.
- Take care of "No daycare" dogs during the day.
- Individual one on one time, walks, and treadmill runs for "No daycare dogs".
- Tracking and caring for any potential health issues.
- Provide "Meet and Greets" for potential "No daycare" dogs.
- Interact with customers in a mature, professional manner.
- Ability to work closely with daycare staff and assist when necessary.
Required Candidate Qualities:
- Mature Candidate that is well spoken and will be comfortable talking to pet parents.
- Genuine Love for Dogs / animals
- Calm Disposition
- Attention to Detail when completing tasks and marking forms to track feeding, walks and medication administration
- Able to Act Quickly when needed for the welfare of the dogs
- Punctuality & Reliable Attendance
- Able to work Holidays
- Must have Reliable Transportation
Perks:
- Health Insurance offered!
- Free daycare for your dog and boarding when you go on vacation (terms apply)!
- Discounted dog grooming.
Thank you!
http://healthyhoundplayground.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person