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Animal Care Associate

Downtown Doggy Daycare, LLC

Animal Care Associate

Ames, IA +14 locations
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Downtown Doggy Daycare is a dog daycare and overnight boarding facility located in downtown Des Moines, IA. We are a well-established, professional facility looking for the right people to join our team. We are currently looking for part-time Animal Care Associate to work a variety of shifts including mornings, evenings and some weekends. This opportunity could lead to additional opportunities for the right candidate! JOB DUTIES: Duties include supervising dog daycare playgroups, caring for overnight guest's needs, cleaning kennel/suite areas, laundry, maintaining the facility and yard, greeting clients and other duties as assigned. The safety of our dogs and cleanliness of our facility are taken very seriously so they are the main priorities of this position. QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidate will be very self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work in a fast-paced, pet-focused, team environment. We prefer previous pet care experience, but we will consider applicants that show great interest and motivation to learn. Some other requirements for candidates are: Hardworking; strong written and verbal communication skills; Be able to take direction with a positive attitude and work well within a team; Detail oriented; Be dependable; Be passionate about working with animals; Be able to work weekends and holidays; Have reliable and dependable transportation. This position is not just playing with dogs all day. The health, happiness and safety of our four legged clients greatly depends on the Animal Care Associate's pet care knowledge, strong observation skills, and attention to detail. This position is physically demanding. The position includes dealing with a group of playful dogs where you will be on your feet for an extended period of time. Pet parents leave their dogs in our care knowing they are leaving them in a safe, clean, and loving environment with people who have a genuine interest in working patiently and positively with them. We take their trust in us to care for their pets very, very seriously. This position also has the opportunity to lead to a Shift Lead position for the right candidate! APPROXIMATE HOURS: This position is approximately 20-25 hours per week (hours vary) but could be more or less during certain times of the year. We are open 7 days per week, 365 days per year so it requires a flexible schedule. Applicant must be available some major holidays and weekends. These are our busiest times and we do rotate shifts fairly. COMPENSATION: Starting between $10-12 based on experience. Many opportunities for pay increases and advancement. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Flexible schedule, free services for personal pets, AFLAC benefits, paid training, certifications and continued education, meals and snacks provided on a regular basis, casual work attire. Please respond only if you meet these requirements listed above, and are looking for a fun, exciting, and rewarding job with dogs! If possible, please include a resume and contact information.

  • Locations
    Ames, IA • Indianola, IA • Johnston, IA • West Des Moines, IA • Des Moines, IA • Urbandale, IA • Clive, IA • Ankeny, IA • Des moines, IA