Dog Daycare & Boarding Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $15.75 - $17.00 per hour DOE

Longs Peak Animal Hospital is seeking Full-Time Boarding and Daycare Attendants. We are looking for outgoing animal-lovers with exceptional communication skills to join our Boarding & Daycare team! This position is a great entry-level position for those looking to further their education on animal care and behavior.

We are looking for a long-term employment commitment. This position requires a practical knowledge of dog behavior as well as animal handling skills.

Our Boarding & Daycare Attendants are responsible for the constant cleanliness of kennels, runs, and ward areas of the hospital, as well as the proper feeding and care of all Boarding & Daycare animals.

They also supervise play groups of dogs for a safe and enjoyable experience for dogs and staff alike.

Our Boarding & Daycare department is open 7 days / week, rotating opening / closing shifts, weekends and holidays are required.

Open availability with no restrictions preferred.

What are we looking for?

• reliable and time conscience team members with a consistent positive attitude
• people who are passionate about animals and are dedicated to caring for them the way they would their own pets
• patient people who are comfortable around large numbers of dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds
• people who are comfortable with a noisy work environment and cleaning pet messes
• problem solvers who can think on their feet
• people who can accurately follow detailed directions and multitask
• people who can work for long periods on their feet while regularly kneeling, crouching, bending and lifting 20-50 lbs.
• 18 years and older with diploma or GED

Benefits :

Our benefits include, but are not limited to : paid time off, paid lunch hour, veterinary discounts, uniform allowance, health insurance including dental and vision, and SIMPLE-IRA.

Application Instructions :

Submit a copy of your resume AND a personalized, position-specific cover letter that explains why you would like to work with animals.

Convince us that you are the perfect fit our team! Please note the pay range for this position. Applications requesting above pay range or part-time will not be considered.