About us
Riverside Pet Club and Resort is a small business in Dauphin, PA. We are professional, agile and supportive. We work as a team and work hard. Ideal canditate is active, stays on task, organized, pays attention to details, and can keep up a fast paced environment.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Company perks
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years previous experience in kennel or Vet's office/hospital or equivalent professional experience
- MUST LOVE ALL DOGS!
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be physically able to handle large, strong dogs, and meet the physical demand of daily cleaning regiment.
- Must be able to work independently AND as a member of a team.
- Must be willing to be trained on the job and through miscellaneous mediums as requested by Owner. All training time will be compensated and is to be determined pending type of training requested.
- Split shifts - Must be available to work Mornings (7am-11am), nights (3pm-7pm) weekends and Holidays
Role and Responsibilities(include but not limited to):
- 75% of your time will be spent cleaning and disinfecting.
- Inside Kennels and Outside runs and play yards – sweeping, scooping, disinfecting, squeegee and mopping runs, cots, and aisles
- Preparing meals and replacing water for each dog
- Routine cleaning and maintenance of cots
- Washing dishes - water/food bowls and buckets
- Laundry for grooming and boarding
- Routine cleaning of indoor playroom and front office
- Collecting trash throughout building weekly
- Regular cleaning and disinfecting of pools and toys
The remaining 25% of your time will include:
- Handling dogs – leashing, walking, moving dogs as required
- Assisting with Boarding Add-Ons such as Pup-Cups, Erichment activities, Riverview walks, extra snuggles/paytime, etc.
- Helping the front desk during check-in/out of each boarding, daycare, and grooming dogs
- Setting up kennels and runs for incoming boarding and daycare dogs prior to reservations.
- Reporting and documenting any health, eating, or behavioral issues of each dog if/when it happens
- Assisting with daycare – handling/moving daycare dogs between different play yards, runs, kennels and indoor playroom as required
Additional Notes
This position reports directly to the Owner or Manager on Duty.
There is a 30-day probationary period before benefits are available.
Benefits for employees that work an average of 10 hours/week include:
- 50% off grooming of employee’s pets
- Free boarding for employees’ pets up to 7 days/year.
- Free daycare but pup must pass requirements and initial evalauation.
- Benefits listed above will depend on temperament and health status of each dog.
- All requirements for customer’s apply for employes as well; to include, but not limited to vaccinations, health status, and behavioral issues.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
Application Question(s):
Experience:
- professional animal care: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
