Beechnut Kennels is hiring for a Pet Attendant: A unique facility where helping pets play safely in a dog park environment is the #1 priority! Pet Attendants will learn about dog behavior, supervise dog play groups, feed, clean, bathe, and do some dog walking. Pet attendants must have a passion for dogs and highly enjoy direct contact with dogs that jump on you, lick you, and want constant love and attention! Applicants should have a strong desire to be on their feet, interactive, and highly engaging to pets and co-workers for their entire shift in all weather. Applicants that are self-motivated with strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply - advancements are available for efficient employees with leadership skills. This is a fast-paced job that takes significant physical and mental effort, but is very rewarding!

Pet Attendant Physical Requirements:

• Able to stay on feet for 6 hours shifts
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work outside in all seasons

Pet Attendant Benefits Include

Wage based on experience (references and past wages considered), plus tips!

• Part Time: Dental, Vision, 401K, employee discounts
• Full Time: PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, employee discounts

Shifts Available: 6 AM to 12 PM, 1 PM to 7 PM, 6 AM to 3 PM, 3 PM to 7 PM, 8AM-12, 1-6PM Double shifts are allowed to create a compressed work week.

Some weekend shifts and some contribution on some holidays are required for all staff (this can be as minimal as 5 hours)

A successful applicant will be:

• Efficient! Be able to time manage a fast-paced task list
• Passionate about dogs and enjoy high level of interaction with them
• Positive, upbeat, and physically energetic
• Compassionate, calm, comfortable and patient with all animals
• Interest in learning canine body language (experience socializing dogs preferred)
• Able to supervise pets in group play (training is provided, but must study/master)
• Observant to details, especially cleanliness, health, and behavioral needs of pets
• Highly dependable attendance rate (strict call out policy)
• Able to initiate tasks and successfully complete independently
• Adaptable personality - open-minded to changes to routines
• Problem-solver that uses excellent judgement and asks for guidance when needed
• Cooperative and Communicative with co-workers and enjoy team effort
• Able to remember/follow verbal/written directions
• Team-oriented and Positive mindset - we terminate any employee that brings the team down or negatively impacts our quality standards. These are highly supervised positions.
• Potential to cross-train for Front Desk or Supervisor for qualified applicants.