Our Dog Daycare Attendant job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Dog Daycare Attendant role
A Dog Daycare Attendant provides care for dogs in a daycare setting, including socialization and play, feeding and supervising, providing exercise, and ensuring the safety of the animals. The attendant is also responsible for basic cleaning duties, such as cleaning up after the dogs and maintaining the facility.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Dog Daycare Attendant is to provide care and companionship to dogs while they are staying at a dog daycare facility. The attendant is responsible for supervising the dogs, making sure they are safe and secure, providing them with food, water, and enrichment activities, and playing with them. The attendant may also be asked to provide basic grooming and veterinary care to the dogs, as well as cleaning up after them. The attendant must be familiar with dog behavior, as well as safety protocols for the facility.
Dog Daycare Attendant Summary
The Dog Daycare Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for dogs while they are in the daycare facility. The Daycare Attendant will be responsible for monitoring and supervising the dogs, providing basic care, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. The Daycare Attendant will also handle any behavioral issues that arise, ensuring that all dogs are comfortable and happy. The ideal candidate will have an affinity for dogs, knowledge of canine behavior, and excellent customer service skills.
Dog Daycare Attendant Duties
- Feed, water and provide overall care for the dogs
- Monitor individual dog behavior and interaction with other dogs
- Provide basic obedience training
- Clean and disinfect cages, kennels and play areas
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarian
- Walk dogs and exercise with them outdoors
- Keep accurate records of attendance, feedings and medications
- Greet customers, answer questions, and provide general information about the facility
Dog Daycare Attendant Skills
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to follow instructions
Dog Daycare Attendant Requirements
- Greet and monitor dogs upon arrival
- Ensure the safety and comfort of all the dogs in the facility
- Provide dogs with food, water and exercise
- Maintain a clean and organized facility
- Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Personal Traits
- Friendly
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Enthusiastic
- Responsible
- Organized