Doggy Day Camp Counselor

Doggy Day Camp Counselor

Best Friends Pet Care

Base pay: $14.00/hr - $15.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience)

Our Leader of the Pack supervises our canine guests in an action‑packed, fast‑paced play environment, focusing on each dog’s personality, fun and group safety. We are an employee‑owned and operated (ESOP) company with over 70 locations across the U.S., in business for thirty years.

• Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment, acting as a functional pack leader.
• Observes behavior and manages safety for all dogs.
• Assembles and dismantles pet play areas as per Best Friends Pet Hotel policy.
• Encourages beneficial interaction between pets and continually monitors pet activity.
• Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day and/or during day.
• Supports philosophy of Best Friends Pet Hotel while collaborating constructively with a team.
• Treats clients, guests and coworkers professionally and courteously; greets all clients/guests during work duties.
• Reports items in low supply to management.
• Follows all safe handling and day camp procedures.

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% company paid
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year dog handling experience
• Physical:
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds
  • Must be able to be on feet for full shift
  • Must be able to stand, walk frequently
  • Must be able to bend, stoop and squat
  • Must be able to work on computer system and complete written reports
  • Must be able to handle dogs on leashes
  • Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectants, animal dander and excretions
• Personal:
  • Must possess a love of animals
  • Displays a professional manner at all times
  • Must have dominant dog behavior skills

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Industry: Pet Services

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