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Doggy DayCare associate Kennel attendant

Camp Bow Wow

Elmwood Park, NJ·Posted 31d ago

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Avg $30k–$40kFull-TimeEmployee Pet DiscountFlexible Schedule

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Job description

Camp Bow Wow® is North America’s largest pet care franchise. We ranked #1 in the pet category on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the last three consecutive years and were named in Entrepreneur’s 2017 and 2018 Best of the Best Lists, proudly offers dogs a safe place to play while simultaneously providing socialization, exercise, and TLC from certified Camp Counselors. With over 300 locations, dogs visit a Camp Bow Wow more than 3 million times a year where they enjoy our premier doggy day care, boarding, and training services. Come work at our fun, high-energy company, and be a part of creating a better world for pets while achieving our vision of Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People.

About the Job:

We are a doggy day camp and overnight boarding facility that cares for dogs 365 days a year including weekends and every holiday. We are busiest during the summer and over holidays.

Camp Counselors are at the heart of the Camp Bow wow operation. We are seeking PATIENT, hard-working, observant, reliable, dog-loving team players! Must be willing to clean up messes, supervise play groups, feed, medicate, and monitor health and behavior. Attention to detail is a MUST!

Canine experience is preferred but everyone is trained the same regardless of experience .

Shifts: Monday-Saturday

6:15am-1pm.
11:45am - 7:pm.

Sundays / Holidays both shifts are a must:

615am-11am.
2:45pm-7pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

Monitor dogs in play yards.
Maintain a clean environment – we use chemicals to clean constantly throughout the day.
Feeding, medications, cleaning cabins, lifting heavy items.
Maintain the ultimate in safety standards.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Basic dog grooming – baths and nail trims if you are able.
Fill in other roles at Camp when needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

PATIENCE - Dogs can push your buttons and need lots of redirection in a group environment.
Self-starter: organized and eagle-eyed.
Must be punctual.
Energetic and outgoing with an upbeat and positive personality.
Must be able to work individually as well as in a team setting.
Excellent communication skills.
MUST LOVE DOGS.

Requirements:

Prior work experience with dogs is preffererd
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be punctual.
Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to walk and stand during the entire 6 - 8-hour shift.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to lift and carry upto 40 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work Sundays and holidays.
Position will include standing for extended periods, bending, walking, exposure to cleaning chemicals, and dog fur/hair, exposure to loud noise.
Be able to work in all weather conditions.

Benefits:

Employee discount.
Flexible schedule.

Job Types: Full-time.

Camp Bow Wow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Must Love Dogs!!
Camp Bow Wow is the Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp. Our four-legged guests play with each other in the indoor and outdoor play areas.

All dogs must meet our requirements, pass our interview, and must be friendly towards people and other dogs.
Prior work experience with dogs is not required, and we will provide additional training you need.
Dogs can be dirty, expect them to get you dirty, too.

Responsibilities:

You must have a high tolerance for barking. We take dogs of all types and sizes so be prepared to handle small and big dogs.
Supervising dogs during playtime and managing their behavior.
Picking up and cleaning up dog waste.
Cleaning indoor and outdoor play areas, cabins/kennels, food bowls, cots, etc.
Escorting dogs from play areas to and from cabins/kennels, lobby, and groom room.
Feeding and watering dogs.
First Aid and CPR for Dogs certification is required (must get certification within 60 days of employment).

We are looking for camp counselors who:

Love dogs - Accept direction.
Follow procedures and rules.
Can work as a part of a team.
Available to work full time during the morning shift (6:20am - 1:00 pm) or afternoon shift, (11:45 am - 7:00 pm).
Are available to work Weekends and all Holidays.
Are punctual and reliable, responsible and flexible with hours, and must be at work on time.

Potential employees can apply in person and do a walk-in interview Mondays- Saturdays from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm or the application can be mailed to:

Camp Bow Wow - Elmwood Park

53 Midland Avenue

Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

The application can be faxed to 877-987-9007

If you have any questions, call 201-797-3647.

Please fill out an application on our website:
https://www.campbowwow.com/elmwood-park/about-us/careers/#~889V7d6

Job Types: Full-time.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on prior experience

COVID-19 considerations:
Face coverings are optional.