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Summary
As a Pet Care Counselor, you will be essential in providing high-quality animal care and ensuring the well-being of dogs in our facility. Your core skills in dog handling and care will be vital in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Your role will involve engaging with dogs, their owners, ensuring that all animals receive the attention and care they deserve, and maintaining a healthy environment. This position requires excellent cleaning habits which is a very important part of creating a happy and healthy daycare environment.
Pet care counselors will be crossed-trained in dog daycare, dog boarding, front desk operations, bather/brusher procedures and dog walking.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of dogs and their families!
Qualifications
- Must have proven job experience in dog care and handling, in either a professional daycare, boarding, or veterinarian environment. Experience in caring for at least a dozen dogs at a time is preferred.
- Strong customer service skills to effectively communicate with pet owners.
- Familiarity with dog training and grooming practices is a plus.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting as required in a pet care environment.
- Strong cleaning standards.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Previous veterinary experience or certification as a veterinary technician is advantageous.
- Applicant must be able to drive and will be background checked.
- We are open for daycare Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9-5. Plus we have boarders 24/7/365 days a year. Some holiday shifts may be required. Flexible availability is needed. MUST BE AVAILABLE 11-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Maybe an occasional Sunday.
- This is a long term position.
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- professional dog care: 2 years (Required)
- cleaning and sanitizing dog enclosures: 1 year (Required)
- Vet Tech / Kennel Tech / Groomer / Dog Day Care Handler: 2 years (Required)
- multiple dog handling (12 plus dogs at once): 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Smithfield, RI 02917 (Required)
Work Location: In person
