Pet Care Technician - Care for our Canine Guests (Full & Part-time)

K9 Resorts

Pet Care Technician - Care for our Canine Guests (Full & Part-time)

Overland Park, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Full-time and Part-time Positions Available

    Job Tasks:

    This position is responsible for working with dogs including cleaning, feeding, bathing, moving and caring for them throughout the day.

    Assist with dog ‘body checks’ for health and wellness upon check-in and check-out

    Monitoring dogs in daycare as an attendant (1 hour shifts)

    Maintaining a safe, calm daycare environment

    Redirecting dogs to encourage safe and friendly play

    Light interaction or gentle play with dogs in daycare

    Feeding/watering dogs, bathing dogs

    Moving dogs between daycare and accommodations, bathing room, lobby

    Cleaning up accidents in lobby, dog areas, hallways, etc.

    Cleaning and disinfecting dog accommodations (beginning and end of day) , bowls, floors, walls

    Personal playtime attendant

    Requirements:

    Must be comfortable working around and with dogs of all sizes and breeds

    Ability to lift 30 lbs (supplies or small dogs)

    Complete K9 Resorts training and certification prior to working alone

    Agree to submit to a Background Check

    Comfortable in busy and occasional loud environment

    Able to multi-task (ex. Answer phone, check in a dog, collect payments, greet clients)

    Excellent Customer Service Personality – friendly, enjoys working with people & dogs

    Ability to problem solve, redirect dogs, recognize behaviors, encourage safe and friendly play among dog clients, stay calm during periods of high activity

    Qualifications:

    High School Diploma or equivalent required

    1+ years’ experience in a Customer Service or Hospitality Position

    Knowledge of dogs preferred. Dog ownership a plus.