Dog jobs in Kingsbury

Job Summary

Urban Mutts Dog Club & Hotel is a state of the art facility based with-in Westfield, Shepherds Bush W12, that offers Grooming, Daycare and Boarding.

We are looking for a reliable, friendly and avid dog loving Dog Carer to join our growing team of dog professionals.

Candidates should showcase the following core company values at all times; care, honesty, transparency, community and passion.

Duties

• Engaging positively with the dogs, supervising and providing mental and physical stimulation for the dogs through our curriculum of 4 Es = Engagement, Enrichment, Education and Exercise
• Understanding and monitoring behaviours of all the dogs in the facility. Ensuring that all dogs within the facility are happy and well looked after.
• Engaging with clients when they pick up and drop off their dogs. Providing feedback about how their dog has behaved and completing report cards for our customers.
• Liaising with other staff members, leaders and managers to ensure communication is clear and all aspects of the dogs, and the day are understood by all staff.
• Feeding and administering medication to dogs based on information provided by clients and ensuring that medication and amounts are carefully monitored.
• Cleaning and maintaining the indoor facility, social club, outdoor terrace, hotel and equipment

Skills

• Present themselves well and have good, clear communication skills
• Be happy and comfortable around dogs, has good knowledge of breeds and can confidently engage with them
• Be reliable, have good time-keeping skills and have be available to work weekends
• Be a team player
• Able to multitask and work proactively
• Have previous experience and qualifications in the dog care industry
• Carry themselves positively, and have a problem solving attitude
• Experience in animal care, such as grooming or training, is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 48 per week

Additional pay:

• Loyalty bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (required)
• Animal care: 1 year (required)
• Dog Care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person