Doggie Daycare Attendant

Are you an animal lover who wants to spend your days surrounded by furry friends? Do you enjoy staying active throughout the day? Then this pet care job is perfect for you! Barkside Lodge in Lenoir City, TN is excited to announce that we are looking for a full-time Doggie Daycare Attendant to join our team. From playing fetch to giving belly rubs, every day is filled with excitement and joy. Plus, you get paid to do it!

This full-time position makes a competitive wage of $12/hour with an extra $1/hour for each year of dog daycare experience, up to $18/hour. Our pet care team receives a variety of great benefits, including employee discounts, bonuses, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and get ready to spend your days surrounded by wagging tails and wet noses!

BARKSIDE LODGE: WHO WE ARE

We are a locally owned business dedicated to treating our clients' pets like one of our own! Our amazing team always makes sure all the pups in our care are safe, comfortable, and happy. We proudly provide boarding, doggy day camp, and grooming services. We pride ourselves on getting to know each and every dog that comes to visit us, ensuring they always have the best experience possible!

Our amazing employees are the key to our growing success. That is why we provide them with a team-oriented work environment, flexible scheduling, and excellent benefits and perks. We're looking for new talented individuals to add to our team. Please, join us!

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day (generally 7 am - 5 pm).

As a Doggie Daycare Attendant, you have a range of exciting responsibilities. One of your main tasks is evaluating new dogs to ensure they are a good fit for social play. You closely observe their behaviors and personalities to determine whether they are ready to join in on the fun. When dogs are participating in social play, you monitor them to ensure they are safe and having a great time. You also have the opportunity to develop enrichment activities to keep dogs entertained throughout the day. From puzzle toys to agility courses, you get to use your creativity to provide dogs with new and exciting experiences.

Throughout the day, you ensure that all social play areas are kept clean and sanitized. In addition to working with the dogs, you also interact with their parents. You talk with them about their dog's activities and provide updates on how they're doing throughout the day. You love building relationships with our clients and with their furry friends!

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DOGGIE DAYCARE ATTENDANT JOB

• 1+ years of experience in dog daycare
• Able to evaluate dog behavior
• Love for dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods of time and lifting and carrying dogs
• Ability to work outside in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions

To be successful, you need to be attentive to detail and be able to think creatively when coming up with new activities. Additionally, you need to have excellent communication skills. Above all, love and passion for animals are must-haves for anyone in this pet care role!

MAKE YOUR MOVE TO BE OUR DOGGIE DAYCARE ATTENDANT

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a streamlined 3-minute, mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to spend your days with animals and want to join a pet care team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

Location: 37771