Dog Daycare Attendant at Bark + Boarding Manassas
$29,120–$31,200 year
On-siteManassas, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide a safe and positive atmosphere for all dogs at the daycare facility by facilitating and overseeing play within a large dog pack. Prepare and serve meals, clean up after the dogs, and regularly clean all areas including sweeping, mopping, dusting, crate maintenance, and laundry. Ensure staff can lift 45+ pounds and stand for long periods while maintaining control during pack dynamics. Commit to a six-month term and work weekends and holidays. Requires a phone and working email. While previous industry experience is not required, candidates must demonstrate the ability to learn and implement appropriate positive pack management techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to lift 45+ pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time without breaks
- Must be able to make a 6 month commitment
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Must have a phone and working email
- An innate love of dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work standing up for most of your shift
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Energy
- Enthusiasm
- A great amount of patience
- The ability to remain calm, cool, and positive in all situations
- The ability to be in control without raising your voice or resorting to inappropriate negative feedback
- The ability to learn and implement appropriate positive pack management techniques
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in the dog care industry
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