Dog Daycare Attendant (Morning/Afternoon)

Bartlett, IL
Part Time
Entry Level

Since 2009, Bark Avenue Daycamp has offered a variety of services to our customers and their furry family members, including doggy day camp, boarding, training, and grooming. We seek motivated dog lovers to join our team. This is a fast-paced, team-based environment where communication, awareness, and positivity are critical to our success.  

Schedule/Location:

  • We are seeking part-time candidates. Some staff based on tenure and performance are offered full-time opportunities.
  • Our operating hours are weekdays from 6am to 9pm and weekends from 7am to 9pm.
  • Shifts normally run 6 to 8 hours.
  • This position will require some level of weekend/holiday availability.
  • Staff must be available during peak periods such as Thanksgiving and Winter Break. 
  • We are located at 1540 Hecht Drive in Bartlett, IL 60103.
Compensation:

$15 - $17 / hour (depending upon experience)
  • Scheduled performance reviews with compensation increases
  • Growth opportunities
  • 401 (K)
  • Aflac Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Full-time employees can access medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 
  • Employee discounts on services and products sold at Bark Avenue Daycamp
  • Bring your dog to work (following your probationary period).

The responsibilities:

  • Supervising dogs in the daycare to ensure engaging and enriching play at all times.
  • Provide care to our dogs boarding at our facility.
  • Administer feedings and medications based on each dog's daily schedule.
  • Clean our play areas, boarding space, and customer-facing spaces.
  • Provide patience and empathy to all of the dogs in our care.
  • Build your knowledge base on dog behavior, dog breeds, dog training, and pet first aid.
  • Keep our staff and dogs safe by providing vigilance and awareness. 
Skills:
  • Ability to work cohesively with co-workers respectfully and professionally, independently and collaboratively. 
  • Effectively communicate with clients and staff both orally and written.
  • Maintains punctuality by consistent time and attendance standards.
  • Follows company dress code guidelines for professional and safety standards.
  • Demonstrate a positive approach to challenges and problem resolution.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates a professional and positive personality.
  • Above average multi-tasker and organizational skills.
  • Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.

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