Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Department: Daycare

Reports to: Daycare Supervisor

Status: Part-Time / Non-Exempt

Job Purpose: You are an integral part of the Daycare Department who is responsible for the safety of all animals in group play. Your knowledge of dog behavior and fast decision-making is what makes you effective at this job.

What you will be doing:

Decision Making – Proactively manage groups of dogs as they play and socialize. Determine when a dog needs management and what type of management is most effective for that individual

Record keeping – Document incidents, injuries, abnormal behaviors, and health issues. Ensure all services are marked and report cards completed.

Communication – Update coworkers regularly about behaviors you witness. Report concerns about dogs or staff to Leads and the Supervisor.

Maintenance – Clean up animal waste efficiently. Complete daily, monthly and seasonal cleaning tasks.

Support- Ensure safe handling of animals. Assist Grooming with nail trims/departure baths for clients utilizing group management services.

Culture - Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling NB Behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following NB protocols and policies. Work with NB team member in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of NB.

Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Physical & Emotional Capabilities – Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal boarding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Schedule - Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality and availability to work during operations hours as defined by management with the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Adaptability - Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.

Communication - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with other departments.

Experience- Minimum of one year of dog daycare experience preferred

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.