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, please complete the form below and also email a resume and cover letter to us at office@thecanineconnection.com.
Please note that we will contact ONLY those selected for clarification of application materials and/or subsequent interviews.
We wish everyone success with their job searches.
Kennel Tech
(part-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.
***************.
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: (1) maintaining a clean, sanitized, and organized environment (2) assisting with supreme care of our canine guests, and (3) positively interacting with fellow team members, clients, and dogs at all times.
Qualifications:
The position requires someone with a positive attitude, who is reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with cleaning.
You must have a strong work ethic, great communication skills, and be a positive team player.
Your previous work and volunteer experience should demonstrate your success in being entrusted with important functions of an organization.
This position requires a very high level of mental alertness as well as physical agility and strength. We place great emphasis on safety, along with fun.
Working as a Kennel Tech:
Our Kennel Tech crew is a very important part of the organization.
Kennel Techs are responsible for the cleanliness of our facility, which directly effects the health and safety of the dogs in our care during training. They work alongside a large variety of dogs everyday in a fast-paced environment, making sure the dogs that stay with us are safe and happy!
We are currently looking for part-time Kennel Techs who are able to work efficiently with a team, are excited about contributing to our mission and are looking for a dynamic environment with a variety of tasks.
Duties:
Cleaning and sanitizing all areas of our facility and grounds according to specifications
Doing laundry
Washing dishes
Processing trash, recycling, and waste
Power-cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor equipment and areas
Maintaining cleanliness of indoor and outdoor public areas
Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and creating lots of sparkle
Assisting with care of our canine guests, to include feeding, pottying, monitoring and caring for them.
Requirements:
First and foremost, you must love dogs and be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and breeds.
This job requires being on your feet, moving quickly and being highly alert.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Excellent observation skills to observe cleaning and dog care needs and respond proactively to them.
Demonstrated ability to work well as team member, handle multi-tasking with ease, and interact cheerfully and professionally with team members and clients.
Ability to work well independently and take initiative where appropriate for maintaining a clean, sanitized environment.
Able to take and respond to feedback.
Adherence to all safety guidelines.
Great communication skills.
You must be at least 18 years old with a prior work, volunteer, and/or education 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:
Previous successful experience working in cleaning
Previous successful experience working in an environment with animals
Rate of Pay:
Compensation starts at $16.50/hour with increases based on performance. Pay raises are based on reliability and ability to complete tasks efficiently. So bring a good attitude and work ethic, and we are happy to increase pay correspondingly!
Job Type:
Approximately 24-30 hours per week with opportunity for full-time as experience and growth within our organization.
Typical end time:
9 PM, depends on shift
Typical start time:
3:00 PM, depends on shift
Part-time opportunities are available.
Weekend, and holiday work is required.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
If you are interested in this position, please complete the form below and also email a resume and cover letter to us at office@thecanineconnection.com.
Please note that we will contact ONLY those selected for clarification of application materials and/or subsequent interviews.
We wish everyone success with their job searches.