Dog Daycare Counselor

Job description:

Are you a dog lover?!

Do you love being outdoors? If so, make it a career at Lucky Dog Daycare & Boarding located in Sun Prairie, WI. We offer free daycare for your dog, free or discounted boarding, a customer referral bonus, holiday pay, 401k, and more!

Lucky Dog Daycare & Boarding is currently seeking lively, upbeat, and dependable individuals to lead our active, fun and clean environment as a Dog Daycare Counselor.

This position is part-time with hours available to work as little as 13 hours per week up to 36 hours each week.

Shift hours are:

• Mon-Fri: 7am-11:30am
• Mon-Fri: 1:30pm-6pm
• Sat-Sun: 7am-11am
• Sat-Sun: 2:30pm-6pm

We enjoy rewarding employees for a job well done and promote within whenever possible. During your training and probationary period, your hourly rate will be $12/hr (previous experience does warrant a higher starting salary) but we will offer a raise for those who are in good standing and require no additional training after the initial 90 days.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead a pack of dogs in a large yard with the assistance of 2 other individuals.
• Provide care to each dog on an individual basis.
• Giving baths, brushings, ear cleanings and assisting in nail trims.
• Keeping the facility and other work areas clean, including but not limited to scrubbing, sweeping, and mopping.
• Communicate effectively to clients about each dog’s stay.
• Distribute food and/or medications as assigned to each individual dog.
• Physically active position with lots of moving, bending, and lifting.

Qualifications/Personal Attributes:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information.
• This position does require individuals to work outdoors throughout all seasons and during inclement weather. Employees are responsible for providing themselves with the appropriate clothing for variations of weather.
• Must have good patience when working with animals.
• Ability to move quickly and be active.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours.
• Prior kennel and/or professional animal experience are a plus, but not required.

Interested candidates can apply by sending a resume to us or by stopping by with your resume at:

2855 Capitol Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sun Prairie, WI 53590:
  Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you love playing and working with dogs?

Work Location: One location