Dog Daycare Dog Wrangler

1621 12th Ave near E Pine St, Seattle WA

Description

Tails of the City is looking for a committed dog wrangler to care for the dogs that come in for doggy daycare on weekdays and weekends. Come join our team of handlers at this growing doggy daycare in the thriving Capitol Hill neighborhood. We are a great place to work, treat our employees with respect, you can bring your dog to work, and you'll love your co-workers. Dog lovers with experience will love working at Tails of the City! We have been operating in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle for 19+ years and in Capitol Hill for 1.5+ years and we are seeking an employee for about 25+ wrangling hours per week and possibly one 12 hour overnight shift per week, working mostly at Capitol Hill. We would love to find someone that would like to become a part of the team and grow and thrive with us and make a long-term commitment. We are looking for someone that is ready to commit to being responsible for awesome customer service, loving on dogs every day, committing to strong communication, and an eagerness to stay in touch with management and our customers. Job duties include managing the large and rambunctious dog play groups by engaging the dogs in play, reading dog body language in order to facilitate appropriate play between dogs, and maintain group safety and cleanliness. Tasks also include various cleaning duties and facility maintenance. The job environment is fast-paced and physically demanding. Communication with coworkers is a must as well as a positive attitude! We prefer applicants with prior professional animal care experience and an eager to learn attitude! Minimum Requirements: * Ability to lift 50+ lbs, and stand for 4 hours * Must be comfortable with all breeds and supervising 10-20 dogs in a large play area -- sizes of dogs range from 5 lbs to 180 lbs * Reliable transportation * Must be punctual and show up to work ready to do your job! * Ability to work a flexible schedule * Ability to work well in a solo and team environment and effectively prioritize the day with little supervision * Ability to follow directions and procedures Preferred Qualifications: * Professional animal care experience * Knowledge of basic positive reinforcement training principles * Excellent interpersonal skills, and customer service experience Your well behaved dog(s) are more than welcome to come to work with you! Please send in a resume and cover letter.