Job Title: Dog Boarding and Day Care Specialist
Location: Issaquah/Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Company Overview:
Pet Paradise Eastside, LLC is a premier dog boarding and day care facility dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for dogs of all breeds and sizes. Our mission is to ensure every dog in our care receives top-notch attention, exercise, and love, while giving their owners peace of mind.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable Dog Boarding & Day Care Specialist to provide excellent care to dogs staying at our facility. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs lodge with us. You will ensure a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs, and help put customers at ease by assuring them that their pets will be safe. Additionally, you will conduct "Meet and Greets" with potential new customers, give brief tours, and discuss our processes and care information. Prior experience in animal care or kennel management is highly beneficial.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Care Protocols: Follow our company rules and processes for dog care to ensure consistency and safety.
- Dog Walks: Take small groups of dogs for walks within the property twice a day.
- Supervise Play Areas: Monitor play areas to ensure pet safety, conducting multiple play sessions daily with small groups of dogs.
- Communication with Owners: Take pictures and videos using a company cell phone and send updates to owners morning, noon, and night with brief messages about dog activities.
- Feeding and Hydration: Follow specific feeding schedules per dog owner instructions and ensure dogs always have fresh water in each environment.
- Kennel Maintenance: Clean and maintain kennels, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials.
- Software Utilization: Learn and use our Pet Boarding software (Gingr) for managing bookings and dog care schedules.
- Reception Duties: Perform light receptionist duties, such as answering text messages and emails, and posting updates to social media.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Age: At least 18 years old.
- Experience: Prior experience at a dog daycare facility, shelter, or in personal animal care.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with various dog breeds and their specific care needs.
- Passion: A genuine love for taking care of animals.
- Skills: Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to clean and maintain kennels, and remain active throughout the day.
- Attitude: Fun, learning-oriented, and positive mindset.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive and enjoyable work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Day range:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Issaquah, WA 98027 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Issaquah, WA 98027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person