Job Opportunities
We hire outstanding individuals to work with our amazing clients and their dogs. Our standards for professionalism are high, the work is challenging, and the rewards are great. If you are interested in joining the team of dog care professionals at The Canine Connection, check out these jobs for which we are currently hiring.
Dog Care Attendant
(part-time AND full-time positions available)
Job description
Chico, California's premier dog daycare, and boarding center, The Canine Connection, LLC, is expanding its team and seeking hard-working, dog-loving, customer-oriented dog care team members!
We have been serving the Chico community with the highest level of competence and care since 2002 and look forward to meeting the needs of Chico's dog lovers for many years to come.
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We operate 24-7-365 and are busy every day of the week, especially holidays. Therefore, you must be willing to work holidays as well as weekends when necessary.
Please note that we are not just seeking people needing temporary employment. Our goal is to develop the skills and leadership potential of our staff so they can be long-term members of our team. Those with good skills, flexibility with shifts, and positive attitude have opportunities to advance in our growing organization.
To be successful at The Canine Connection, you must not only love dogs, but love creating a sparkling, clean environment. You must also have excellent customer service skills and be a cheerful, upbeat team player.
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Description of Position and Responsibilities:
Working under the direction of the Manager, the individual is responsible for supervision and care of multiple dogs in key areas of operation; overseeing play groups, rest-time breaks, enrichment, feeding, and bathing and light grooming. In addition, and equally importantly, the individual is also responsible for helping to maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized facility. The team member must have a team-oriented, positive attitude that contributes to an upbeat, happy company culture and stellar, professional customer service with clients.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Previous experience working with dogs is a must. Our ideal candidate will have experience handling dogs in a veterinary, daycare, boarding, or shelter / rescue settings. We place great emphasis on safety, along with fun; therefore, it is important that you have a keen ability to read dog body language and are able to respond proactively to it. You must be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and breeds.
You must embrace and put into practice, at all times, our positive reinforcement philosophy of interacting with dogs.
Your work history must show attention to detail in your environment and you must enjoy and excel at maintaining a sparkling, clean environment. Every shift requires both dog care and cleaning, with some shifts requiring more cleaning than others.
You must also love serving people because every dog in our care has a valued client who goes with them. We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer care to our clients and your work history must show excellence in customer service.
You must have a work history that shows you to be highly reliable, and punctual, with a strong work ethic.
Your work history must demonstrate that you are a great team player with a very positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to receive constructive feedback.
While this is a fun job, it requires a very high level of mental alertness as well as physical agility and strength. This job requires being on your feet for extended periods, moving quickly and agilely, and being highly alert at all times. You must be able to lift 40 pounds on your own and 80 pounds with the assistance of another person.
You must have comfort with computer use, including basic MS Office programs and an ability to learn and use our customer management software.
You must be at least 18 years old with a prior work history that demonstrates initiative, maturity, and a positive team spirit.
A valid California driver's license and reliable automobile transportation of your own to/from work is a requirement of the job.
Preferred Experience:
Advanced or other formal education related to the position is valued.
Wage:
Starting wage is $17.00 per hour with increases based on performance.
Hours:
Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Weekend, and holiday work is required.
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in this position, complete the form below, providing as much detail about your background as possible.
Please note that we will contact ONLY those selected for clarification of application materials and/or subsequent interviews.
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COVID-19 considerations:
We are fully compliant with all CDC and BCPH recommendations regarding masking, social distancing, and hand hygiene.