A Day In The Life: As a Kennel Attendant, you are part of a larger team who is focused on the daily pet care of our guests. You'll need to be comfortable working around dogs, but won't be directly interacting with them. You will work with the Hotel Pro to refresh guest's rooms as they are let out in the morning, refill waters, clean and set up rooms for new check-ins, sweep and mop hotel and help keep up with dishes and laundry. As long as you are a hard worker, this could be a great opportunity to get started in the animal care field or a place to continue flexing your cleaning skills.
Friday-Monday 5:00am-9:00am Equal Employment Opportunity: NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities: A passion for animals and animal care, especially dogs. Willing to learn animal behavior to ensure their safety. Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping. Conflict Resolution - Ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy Good team work and willingness to assist other departments as necessary Cheerful, friendly, positive team-oriented attitude Reliable, punctual, and dependable Ability to take direction well and apply it independently Ability to work in temperature extremes, work outside, or in distracting work environments such as loud noise/sound Ability to tolerate being in close contact with various bodily fluids and to get dirty frequently Must be comfortable being around dogs of all sizes. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Ensure that each guest is treated with respect and dignity Clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis. Clean up dog poop, urination and any vomit several times throughout your shift Maintain a sanitary and healthy environment by following our standards of cleaning and disinfecting rooms. Dispose of and clean up any stool and urine. Follow all standards of safety with regards to handling guests, particularly aggressive guests and escape artists Pay specific attention to special handling notes, (Meds Person to Feed, Aggressive, Separate for Feeding, etc.) Immediately alert front staff and resort manager when a guest is ill or exhibiting odd behavior - follow-up by filling out illness form and turning it into a shift lead/manager. Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc. Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet. Ensure the facility meets or exceeds our expectations with regards to cleanliness and safety. Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas. Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by the supervisor. Ensure that the property is maintained (lawn care, snow removal, tree maintenance) Alert manager when levels of inventory are low. Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris. Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, floors, furniture, counters and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter/debris. Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles. Alert manager of any safety or operational issues ie: broken guillotine doors, burnt-out lights, not enough salt for snowy areas, etc. Keep informed of important notices, meetings, etc. by consulting the Guest Services Command Center Consult with other departments Must be at least 18 years old.
Shifts will be Friday-Monday, 5am-9am Our promise is to treat every guest as we would our own… after all, our 'fur babies' are our family.
We customize each guest's stay to meet their individual needs, activity level, and personality. From the very active guest to the senior guest to the "special needs" guest, we lovingly provide the care that's right for them.
That's why we make it our mission to give each client/guest the Best Possible Experience, every time. We focus on safety, comfort, and fun (this is a resort, after all!)… We'll accommodate you in just about anything you ask! Special diets, extra love for separation anxiety, insulin injections, late check-outs… the list is (almost) endless!
