NVA

$12.00-$15.00 based on experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guests are receiving appropriate amounts of food and water, clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis.
• Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit numerous times throughout your shift
• Walk dogs on leash to and from outside areas.
• Supervise activities of multiple dogs throughout the day
• Monitor closely for any potential conflicts or escalations and redirect or remove one or more dogs from the situation as needed
• Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting.
• Monitor guest’s health by daily charting of eating and elimination habits. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine.
• Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists
• Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.)
• Immediately alert hospital staff and team members when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior.
• Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet.

Exemplify these qualities

• A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs + cats. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety.
• Willing and able to communicate directly with clients, both written and orally, about their dog.
• Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping.
• Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary
• Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude
• Strong attention to detail, especially where documentation is concerned. Ability to work in computer systems such as Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable