Job Description

Edgewater 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.

Beechnut Kennels provides fun, top-notch doggy daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services. Our focus is keeping pets happy, safe, and healthy by ensuring that our employees are trained and interacting with them all day long.

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