Kennel Attendant/Dog-Walker

Bark Collcetive

Kennel Attendant/Dog-Walker

Costa Mesa, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

    Job description:

    Bark Collective: Dog Walker and Daycare Attendant

    Become a part of the Bark Collective!

    Bark Collective is a full service pet care company including daycare, boarding, training, dog-walking, and grooming that prides itself in the quality of care for our employees, dogs, and high end clientele.

    By becoming a Dog Walker and Daycare Attendant you will spend your days active, outdoors and with the dogs. This position involves being hands on with up to at least 20 dogs a day including but not limited to walks, pick ups/drop offs, monitoring daycare yards, feeding, medicating, and cleaning.

    How you will make a difference:

    You will ensure that the Bark Collective Vision, Values and Client experience is being upheld by:

    Overseeing the care of and adequate exercise for dogs that have been screened and trained by our team prior to becoming part of the Bark Collective.

    Driving to and from client homes and Bark Collective headquarters for dog pick-ups using company provided vehicle.

    Following a dog walking schedule that may be updated daily and at times, in the moment in order to meet our clients needs.

    Maintaining your company assigned vehicle by overseeing inventory in van and ensuring it's running smoothly.

    Managing client care and communication face to face with clientele

    Assisting in the on-boarding and training of new walkers or daycare attendants

    When on shift as a daycare attendant you will spend your days playing with and supervising dogs in our large outdoor yard. This position also includes daily husbandry such as feeding, medicating, bathing, and cleaning up after the dogs.

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    *Other duties as assigned.

    Skills & Requirements For Success:

    Previous animal related experience a plus!

    Must be a dog lover

    Fluent English Speaker

    Customer Service oriented

    Clean driving record

    Be physically able to walk multiple dogs for up to 1 hour at a time including up hills, on the beach, etc.

    Must be comfortable with general care of dogs including feeding, cleanup (yep! picking up poop), and administering medical treatment

    *Other duties as assigned.

    Job Type: Part-time & Full- time opportunities available. Must be available to work some weekends and holidays.

    Pay: $18- $21.00 per hour dependent upon experience

    Perks:

    Training sessions on how to improve walking and obedience with our professional trainer to make sure you are 100% comfortable!

    Discounts on dog-care services for yourself and family.

    Fun family feel work environment.

    FLSA STATUS

    Non- Exempt

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    Must have a minimum of one year of prior experience, and a basic understanding of canine behavior and corrective actions.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The skills described here are representative of those that must be regularly demonstrated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, present, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and, effectively speak and hear. The employee is sometimes required to: stoop, kneel, bend or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The typical noise level for this position is: Moderate Noise (business office with office machines and or computer printers, light traffic, dogs barking and playing)

    Work Remotely

    No

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Employee discount

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    License/Certification:

    Driver's License (Required)

    Work Location: In person