Eastern Iowa Pet Resort is hiring a dependable, hardworking Dog Daycare Attendant to join our team full-time during the week. We are looking for someone who wants a long-term position, takes pride in doing their job correctly, and maintains a positive attitude in a busy environment.
Experience working with dogs is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who is responsible, willing to learn, and motivated to improve.
Position Responsibilities
- Supervise dogs during group daycare play
- Monitor dog behavior and body language
- Help maintain a safe and controlled environment
- Stay calm and respond appropriately when dogs become overly excited or conflicts occur
- Clean and disinfect daycare areas, kennels, bowls, equipment, and common spaces
- Provide dogs with water, meals, medications, or other care as instructed
- Follow established safety procedures and daily routines
- Communicate concerns about a dog’s behavior, health, or care
- Work efficiently and complete assigned responsibilities without constant supervision
- Assist other team members when needed
The Right Person for This Position
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, dependable, and consistently arrives on time
- Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in their work
- Can remain calm in a loud, active, and fast-paced environment
- Has a positive attitude and works well with others
- Is comfortable working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, and personalities
- Pays attention to details and follows instructions
- Is willing to learn, accept feedback, and continue improving
- Takes initiative and looks for what needs to be done
- Can be trusted to complete responsibilities correctly
- Strives to be an A-level employee rather than doing the bare minimum
Previous professional experience with dogs, boarding facilities, daycare facilities, shelters, veterinary clinics, grooming salons, or similar environments is preferred but not required.
Important Position Expectations
Working at a dog daycare involves much more than playing with dogs. Cleaning, organization, safety, observation, teamwork, and completing responsibilities efficiently are major parts of the position.
Applicants should be comfortable with:
- Frequent cleaning and disinfecting
- Dog hair, barking, odors, drool, and occasional messes
- Standing and moving for most of the shift
- Bending, lifting, and handling active dogs
- Working both indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions
- Staying focused while supervising multiple dogs
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday (8AM-11AM & 1PM-6PM)
- Exact daily hours will be discussed during the interview
- Reliable and consistent attendance is required
We are hoping to find someone who wants to become a dependable, long-term member of our team. If you enjoy working hard, learning new skills, caring for dogs, and being part of a team that holds itself to a high standard, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work full-time Monday through Friday during the scheduled hours of this position? (8AM-11AM & 1PM-6PM)
- Do you have reliable transportation and the ability to arrive on time for every scheduled shift?
- Please describe any experience you have working with or caring for dogs. This may include professional experience, volunteering, fostering, training, or caring for personal pets.
- Describe how you would handle a situation where several dogs became overly excited or a disagreement started between two dogs.
Work Location: In person
