Dog Daycare Attendant

**Daycare Assistants wanted**

Do you love dogs as much as we do? We are looking to expand our team
- **Please read the entire ad before responding.**_

**About The Company**

The Pet Pad Brisbane is a boutique pet retail store, pet spa with dog daycare located in Newstead and has been in operation for over 15 years. We love to pamper pets and educate their owners at the same time.

**Duties and responsibilities
- Daycare Assistants**

Supervising and managing dogs and their interactions

Forming a bond with the dogs, getting to know the different personalities and how to act accordingly. Also getting to know and understand any basic medical issues and how to work with any constraints that these issues may present.

Creating and implementing new enrichment activities & following daily schedules

Maintaining and cleaning equipment

Providing a hygienic and safe environment at all times

Follow our procedures and report to senior staff as necessary

LOT AND LOTS OF CLEANING

**Skills & Experience**

No experience? That’s OK We are happy to train you if you have the right attitude towards the job. What I am looking for in a team member is:
A passion for dogs

A basic knowledge of dog behavior

Reliability and responsibility

Enthusiasm about pets and their behavior, how to better fulfill their lives as well as an enthusiasm for the position

Professional presentation and a professional work ethic

Initiative - show that you can use your initiative

A Flexible availability

A thirst for knowledge in the field

A team player

An energetic person with stamina - in good health as it can be a physically demanding job

Confidence

These are all a must. This position would be perfect for a recent school leaver or suit someone willing to start at the bottom and work their way up. If you are willing to grow with us and stay long term, there are definitely opportunities for career development. Our clients are like family, as is our lovely team of staff, so we are looking for someone to join our family.

Must have availability to work between 6:45am - 6:15pm Mon - Fri and some 8:30-2:30pm Saturdays required

We are in search of highly motivated individuals and applicants who can follow instructions clearly, let their personalities shine and who are willing to put in a little effort and show they are really excited to work at The Pet Pad.

Only serious applicants that send through a resume and cover letter will be taken into consideration, any responses without a resume and cover letter will be automatically disregarded sorry. Due to a high volume of applicants we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicants. This job is not suitable for back packers or working visas.

Thanks & we hope to see you at The Pet Pad

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $21.95 - $31.53 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Application Question(s):

- Please let us know your availability here
- We are unable to provide parking for staff. Local street parking is limited and metered. We can be easily accessed via public transport. Please note below that this is ok
- What makes you the perfect fit for our daycare team? Please tell us about any previous experience and do not be afraid to sell yourself

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person