What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Dog Care Provider position at Demi's Dog House?
Company Overview
Demi's Dog House is a premier pet care provider specializing in boutique dog daycare, cage-free boarding, and grooming services for dogs of all sizes. With dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas and 24/7 staffing, we ensure a safe and engaging environment for our furry guests.
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and responsible Overnight Pet Care Provider to join our team. In this role, you will provide exceptional care for dogs while ensuring their safety and well-being during their stay. Your contributions will help us maintain our reputation as a trusted pet care provider. The position is for either 2 or 3 nights per week. The hours are generally 6:45pm to 7:15am on Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs overnights, 6:45pm to 9:15am on a Friday overnight and 5pm to 9:15am on a Saturday overnight.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage with dogs in both indoor and outdoor play areas
- Prepare meals for the morning feedings; provide food, water, and medication as instructed
- Keep records of feedings, medication, and any health and behavior issues
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility by deep cleaning floors, keeping indoor and outdoor play areas clean, changing mop buckets, doing laundry, etc.
- Monitor the health and behavior of pets, reporting any concerns to management
- Ensure all pets are safe, secure and well cared for during their stay
Note that after the nightly tasks and duties have been completed, the overnight person can rest/sleep until early morning.
Requirements
- Complete a written pet care training program in preparation for the overnight shifts
- Train with us during several day shifts, temporarily, in order to prepare for overnight shifts
- Experience in animal handling or pet care is strongly preferred
- An understanding of dog behavior, body language and communication is preferred
- Must be physically agile
- Excellent communication skills including record keeping for team members and management
- A passion for animals and commitment to providing high-quality care
If you love dogs and want to make a difference in their lives, apply now to join our dedicated team at Demi's Dog House!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Overnight shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14