Job Description

Position is for a Dog Day care assistant.

Working hours will be, Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm with the option of doing extra hours/covering for other staff. Candidate will be required to drop dogs to their homes in the evening once the lodge has closed. - A suitable car is required as well as a full UK driving licence. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO WORK WITHIN A DOG DAYCARE and happy to have dogs in your car.

The successful candidate NEEDS to have relative experience working with dogs in a commercial environment, knowledge of dog behaviour and handling is essential.

This role involves admin work, keeping diary up to date, answering emails, phone and social media. scheduling and some times conducting consultations as well as the day to day cleaning of the day care lodge and ensuring all the dogs within the day care are happy, enjoying their time, and safe when playing with each other.

You may also be asked to provide dog walks/ house visits/pet sitting for dogs, cats and small animals within clients home if and when needed. The successful candidate needs to be flexible in their working environment as two days are never the same. Candidate needs to be forward thinking and able to cover staff when they are ill or on holiday.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

drop off dogs to their homes after lodge closes Ensure security of clients homes when entering and leaving. Understand special requests and conditions for each dog Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions, all year round. Transport dogs safely to and from their homes/daycare in your own vehicle Sometimes the opening and closing of the day care lodge Give each dog love and attention Ensure safety of the dogs you are walking or the dogs in day care Remove pet waste Able to control a group of dogs safely. Provide house visits for small animals such as cats, rabbits, chickens etc Take photos of the pets for social media. Communicate with clients, new and old and schedule diary. Basic admin and reception duties booking in consultations Meet with new clients and conduct consultations to fill in registration forms. Maintaining the the company brand and following all policies and procedures. Work as a team covering other team members when required.

SKILLS NEEDED:

MUST have own car / van and able to transport dogs in. MUST be Knowledgeable about dogs and the daycare industry, Must have relevant experience in working with dogs Able to walk for long distances and assist dogs in and out of the car. Must have own mobile phone with ability to take photos and send regular updates to team and clients. Live locally to the area you will be covering. Be passionate and caring towards all animals. Good communications skills Good admin skills Great time keeping Trustworthy Team player Organised as you will be managing the diary. Friendly and approachable.

PROVIDED FOR YOU:

Full training in role including attending dog first aid training (after probation) All the needed paperwork for registering clients Manager will do all accounts, invoicing and support in tax returns. Full job kit including first aid kit, leads, bowls, water containers etc 24-hour support from manager Team coverage for days off and holidays.
Part-time hours: 25 - 35 hours per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent but on a self employed basis

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Why do you want to work for a doggy daycare? What attributes could you bring to the team?
Experience:

Pet Care Occupations: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person