Sweet Paws Retreat is the leading dog care facility in Yorkville, IL with a focus on our clients and the care of our employees. We are seeking a reliable Front Counter Attendant to provide excellent care to dogs staying at our facility. The ideal candidate is someone who loves animals and can provide high-quality pet care for our customers while their dogs lodge with us. Provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for dogs and put customers at ease, assuring them that their pets will be safe while in our care. You will also inform customers of the various grooming, training services, and retail we provide. Prior experience in animal care or kennel management is preffered but not required. There will be interactions with the dogs during the shift.
We are open daily from 7am to 6pm. Shifts can start as early as 6am and end as late as 8pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Give dogs food and water throughout the day
- Handle bathing and light grooming tasks
- Clean and maintain kennels, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials
- Supervise play areas to ensure pet safety wit ha focus on training and behavioral techniques
- Keep records of feeding and play schedules for each dog
- Perform receptionist duties, such as answering phones, emails, and checking in/out clients
- Relay information to clients about their pets
Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
- At least 17 years old
- Ability to maintain great attendance
- Prior experience at a dog daycare facility, shelter, or in personal animal care is preferred but not a must
- Familiarity with various dog breeds
- Passion for learning and personal growth
- Passion for taking care of animals
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining kennel
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Front Desk/Customer Service experience do you have?
Experience:
- Team work: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dog Facility: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person