Camp Counselor (Kennel Technician/Day Care Attendant)
Camp Bow Wow
Houston, TX, USA
6/14/2022
Recreation
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionMust Love Dogs!
Camp Bow Wow is North America's premier provider of doggy day care, overnight boarding, and grooming services. When you bring your pup to Camp Bow Wow's state-of-the-art facilities you can be sure your furry friend is in the best hands! Over 6.5M happy dogs are served by Camp Bow Wow’s values: Premier, Extraordinary care, Totally fun, Service-focused-while achieving the vision of Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People! We are also committed to improving the quality of life for pets all over the world!
About the Job:A Camp Counselor assists with animal care, play yard monitoring, and keeping our beautiful facility clean! The care of Campers is the #1 priority.
Responsibilities:
- Active supervision of the health and behavior of groups of dogs; they’re here to be active and have fun with you and each other!
- Assisting in canine care. Deep cleaning of doggy play yards and boarding cabins.
- Responsible for the feeding and general care of a large volume of dogs.
- Demonstrates solid team communication and leadership skills.
- Customer Service - having professional and happy conversations with pet parents during peak times.
- A positive and energetic attitude is a must!
- Maintains a clean and safe environment, following defined daily cleaning and safety protocols.
- Must be able to work at a quick and efficient pace.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred (18 years or older).
- Able to comfortably lift up to 50lbs if needed.
- Able to comfortably stand/walk for an entire shift.
- Must be comfortable monitoring up to 25 dogs at a time.
- Flexible availability of 30-40 hours per week.
- Holiday & weekend availability required.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and employee discounts!
- Bring your pup to work with you (one dog per scheduled shift; all dogs must successfully complete their Interview Day before attending Camp).
- Increased pay during major holidays.
- Staff dogs can be bathed for free when not working.
- Boarding and Day Camp discounts during non-peak times.
- A dynamic, positive work environment where you can be part of a team!