About Us: At Happy Tails Dog Ranch, our team is passionate about dogs and dedicated to providing the highest level of care.
We employee up to 20 team members who value punctuality, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Our team of hardworking dog enthusiasts understand the importance of communication and customer relations.
We are situated on a beautiful 22 acre property with numerous, huge, outdoor play yards, that connect our Main Overnight Boarding Facility and our Doggy Daycare Clubhouse Facility. Our team oversees 90 dogs per day.
We are currently interviewing to fill a part time, year round position: Part Time ( 25-30 hours per week) Flexibility in scheduling is crucial. This role includes working some weekends and holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage playgroups of 10-15 dogs in our large, outdoor play yards.
- Maintain strict and thorough daily cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Perform daily feeding, medication dispensation, and basic grooming tasks.
- Handle customer arrival and departure procedures professionally.
- Engage in taking photos/videos for our doggy guests for client report cards.
- Deliver exceptional customer service in a busy and ever changing setting.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and clear communications.
- Must be able to perform physical movements like walking, running, jumping, squatting etc
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills are a must
- Must be able to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations
What You Bring:
- 1 year of dog daycare/boarding experience (preferred, but not required)
- Robust work ethic and impeccable punctuality. (required)
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. (required)
- A love for both dogs and humans. (required)
- Certified dog training, Vet Tech, or Vet Assistant experience is a plus.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and consistent/reliable transportation. (required)
Essential Skills:
- Stand/walk for extended periods. - No missing out on your daily steps goals here.
- Lift/Carry up to 45 pounds. - Dog food bags can be heavy
- Operate in a high-energy team setting. - We do take breaks, but we also work hard
- Anticipate tasks and execute without prompting. - Don't wait to be told. We like initiative
- Ability to learn quickly and retain information - Attention to detail is important.
- Deliver top-tier customer service. - We value our customers and their pets
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills - Communicating with all team members is necessary.
- Have a positive, solutions based attitude - Complaining without offering solutions is unproductive
- Be able to walk, run, jump, squat, bend, reach, twist, push, pull and lift - Cuddling puppies is not all we do.
- Have reliable transportation for all seasons - Our doggie guests depend on us being on time and at work, even when it is snowing.
- Quickly and calmly react to unforeseen situations and all types of canine behaviors - Must be able to handle stressful situations without hesitation.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hourly rate for this position will range between $17 - $20 inclusive of tips.
- Free dog daycare and boarding for up to two personal dogs after first 2 weeks of employment (if they are social and do well in a dog daycare setting)
- Friends and family discounts for dog daycare and boarding
- 401k Savings plan
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation Time
- On The Job Training opportunities
- Paid training for certification in K9 First Aid/CPR.
Join Our Team!
If you're someone who’s proactive, punctual, and passionate about animals, you're the candidate we're looking for.
To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and explaining why you're the perfect fit for Happy Tails.
Note: We appreciate all applications, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Happy Tails is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- No nights
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Why is showing up for all of your scheduled shifts and always being on time important?
- We are currently only interviewing for a part time position for weekends and 1 week day per week. Are you flexible with your schedule and able to work weekends and holidays?
- Our work hours are from 6:30am - 7:00pm with a 2 hour lunch break from 12pm-2pm. Are you available to work our 10 hour work days based on the hours listed above?
- Have you read through all of our job skills and requirements? Do you have any questions?
- Please explain why you left your last job:
- Why are you interested in working at Happy Tails?
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Kennel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Berthoud, CO 80513 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Berthoud, CO 80513: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
