Skipper is a rapidly growing, technology-enabled startup based in Charlotte, NC that's revolutionizing the pet care industry through a top notch team and cutting-edge technology. We provide pet owners with an unparalleled level of convenience, accountability and care. Come join our team of dog lovers and be a part of the "next big thing" in pet care.

AS A PET CARE ASSOCIATE YOU WILL:

ADMINISTRATION

• Take role of boarding guests
• Reassign pet kennels for boarding and incoming guests
• Positively greet customers and welcome guests

CHECK-IN

• Man valet station for arriving guests
• Record intake inventory notes and add-ons
• Walk guests to play space
• Perform body check on guests and record findings
• Label guests with tear-away collar
• Store boarding dog belongings

CHECK OUT

• Complete Exit Inventory checklist
• Walk dogs to lobby
• Perform exit body check
• Prepare and submit exit report

CLEANING

• Clean lobby area
• Perform light and deep kennel clean
• Wash dog bowls
• Space vacuum play area
• Spot & deep clean play area
• Clean relief area
• Clean kitchen and food prep area

FEEDING

• Prepare food
• Give food and fresh water
• Record food eaten during mealtime
• Remove bowls post-meal
• Prepare & give treats

LAUNDRY

• Place facility items in washing machine
• Switch washed items into dryer
• Fold laundered items and return to designation area.

PLAY

• Swap dogs at designated intervals
• Monitor play group and address issues
• Perform ongoing temperament assessment of guests
• Update dog profile notes
• Add visit notes and take and upload photos
• Finalize and send visit report

POTTY

• Let boarding dogs out of kennels for potty time
• Record potty activity in pet profile
• Perform potty walks

TRANSITION

• Remove boarding dog belongings from kennel and store
• Move dog to post-transition kennel and perform body check
• Complete inventory checklist for each dog

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 3 weekdays of availability from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work on major holidays

YOU'RE GOOD AT AND ENJOY:

• Playing with dogs!
• Being dependable and punctual
• Learning hands-on dog handling and dog training skills
• Being thorough and detail-orientated when completing tasks at hand
• Picking up poop (it's the reality)

IT'D BE EXTRA AWESOME IF YOU HAVE:

• 1 year of previous animal care experience (Preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Capable of physical movements requiring the use of legs, wrists, hands and/or fingers including kneeling and bending
• Repetitive arm and wrist use. Frequent grasping.
• Ability to pull up to 140 pounds
• Ability to be on feet and/or walking up to eight (8) hours per day for at least six (6) hours
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds