Dog Daycare Attendant

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding part-time and full time job where instead of doing mundane tasks and watching paint dry, you're staying busy taking care of pets and wondering where the time went' This may be the perfect job for you, but just to be sure please read this entire posting before applying.

Pet Palace is a premium pet Grooming ,boarding and daycare company in Edmonton. Our south location has 30 luxury private boarding suites as well as indoor and outdoor play areas. Growth is on the horizon and we are looking for long-term key players that will consistently and reliably provide a caring, safe, clean and fun atmosphere for all of our canine and feline guests and clients.

Our mission is to maintain a team of professional individuals that have a deep love for animals while possessing a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity. They do the right thing when no one is looking, keep calm under pressure and can take control of any situation. On a part-time basis you will be expected to make a minimum 6 month commitment to this position.

You love both cats and dogs and will treat our clients’ pets as if they were your own in every possible scenario without exception. You’ll be joining a small team that works hard, so you’ll need to hit the ground running to catch up with our pace. There’s lots to do and always more of it, but the upside is the days go by fast and you get to spend it surrounded by awesome pets, teammates and music

**A Day on the Job**:

- Taking care of pets’ individual needs and giving them love and attention
- Closely monitoring and managing groups and relationships of dogs and cats
- Administering a variety of medications with absolutely no room for error
- Being careful and diligent when feeding pets and completing reports
- Cleaning guest rooms & play areas (fences, walls, floors, doors, stairs, etc.)
- Cleaning up after pets (yes this does mean lots of poop and pee)
- Cleaning large volumes of soiled laundry, bowls, feeders, toys, etc.
- Taking pictures and videos of pets and posting them on social media
- Dealing with clients and guests in a highly professional manner
- Communicating with teammates using a two-way radio, white boards, etc.
- Taking payments and keeping receipts and daycare logs accurate
- Other duties as assigned (this list is not exhaustive)

**Hours & Shifts**:

- Possibility to get hired and start working immediately
- Starting wage of $16/hour
- Opportunity to take leadership and advance in a growing company
- If you have a dog, you can bring them to work
- We can be somewhat flexible to your preferred hours
- Comfortable and relaxed uniform and environment
- Must love animals and can remain calm and patient with them at all times
- Is looking for a stable part-time employment with potential for growth
- Always shows up on time
- Is detail-orientated, very organized and can follow directions closely
- Can work independently without direct supervision, while on a supportive team
- Is a current or former pet parent with dog and/or cat care experience
- Has left their pet or loved one in someone else’s care before
- Has confidence and can take leadership in stressful situations
- Genuinely enjoys cleaning and to a very high standard
- Isn’t afraid of getting their hands dirty or breaking a sweat
- Is savvy and speedy when using computers, mobile devices & apps
- Some customer service experience of any kind is preferred
- Experience:

- Professional Dog Care: 1 year (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work holidays?
- What is your hours of availability on weekdays and weekends?

**Our Values**

Together - We are in this together. We respect and look out for one another. We know we're all human, and we can’t do any of this alone.

Inspired -We are passionate about what we do, and know what we are connected to something greater than ourselves.

Authentic - We are genuine to our brand, purpose, and values. We're not perfect, and we don't pretend to be. We are always transparent and do the right thing - even when no one is looking.

Tenacious - We never settle. We get sh*t done and we get it done really well. We are determined to do this better.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00-$16.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person