Kamp K9 - Long Grove, IL is hiring for a Pet Attendant: A unique facility where helping pets play safely in a dog park environment is the #1 priority! Pet Attendants will learn about dog behavior, supervise dog play groups, feed, clean, bathe, and do some dog walking. Pet attendants must have a passion for dogs and highly enjoy direct contact with dogs that jump on you, lick you, and want constant love and attention! Applicants should have a strong desire to be on their feet, interactive, and highly engaging to pets and co-workers for their entire shift in all weather. Applicants that are self-motivated with strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply - advancements are available for efficient employees with leadership skills. This is a fast-paced job that takes significant physical and mental effort, but is very rewarding!
Pet Attendant Physical Requirements:
- Able to stay on feet for 6 hours shifts
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to work outside in all seasons
Pet Attendant Benefits Include
Wage based on experience (references and past wages considered), plus tips!
- Part Time: Dental, Vision, 401K, employee discounts
- Full Time: PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, employee discounts
Some weekend shifts and some contribution on some holidays are required for all staff (this can be as minimal as 5 hours)
A successful applicant will be:
- Efficient! Be able to time manage a fast-paced task list
- Passionate about dogs and enjoy high level of interaction with them
- Positive, upbeat, and physically energetic
- Compassionate, calm, comfortable and patient with all animals
- Interest in learning canine body language (experience socializing dogs preferred)
- Able to supervise pets in group play (training is provided, but must study/master)
- Observant to details, especially cleanliness, health, and behavioral needs of pets
- Highly dependable attendance rate (strict call out policy)
- Able to initiate tasks and successfully complete independently
- Adaptable personality - open-minded to changes to routines
- Problem-solver that uses excellent judgement and asks for guidance when needed
- Cooperative and Communicative with co-workers and enjoy team effort
- Able to remember/follow verbal/written directions
- Team-oriented and Positive mindset - we terminate any employee that brings the team down or negatively impacts our quality standards. These are highly supervised positions.
- Potential to cross-train for Front Desk or Supervisor for qualified applicants.
Supplemental pay
- Tips
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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