Dog Caretaker
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 502161 Division/Organization: Community Partners Department: Dog Haus University Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 502 S Park StSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $10.00-$12.00 Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Customer Service, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Federal Work-Study Preferred
Business Overview:
Dog Haus University is a dog daycare conveniently located less than 15 minutes (walking) from campus.
Anticipated Start Date:
Flexible start date in August or September
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not eligible for remote work.
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10-15 hours per week
Schedule:
Dog Haus University offers a flexible schedule to fit around your class commitments! Shifts are available in the morning, mid-day, and afternoon on Mondays through Fridays.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$10.00 to $12.00 per hour
Number of Positions:
Multiple
Qualifications:
Passion for animal care and providing activities for dogs
Positive attitude and friendly disposition
Attentive, observant, and detail-oriented
Preference for experience with dog training or an interest in dog training
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Physically able to secure and handle large dogs
Physically able to handle cleaning and minor maintenance
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Primary duties will include:
Lead, monitor and manage groups of dogs
Use verbal cues, body blocking and proactive intervention to manage group interactions
Spend time interacting with each dog individually and set dogs up for success by knowing their limits, play styles and help signals
Initiate activities and games with dogs keeping arousal levels low while everyone has fun
Record and report accurate info on the status, activities, health & behavior of each dog to pet parents and the Daycare Manager
Assist with handling guests (dogs) at check-in and check-out
Greet new clients (people) explain the program and the benefits for their dog
Clean/sanitize play and common areas, and crates or suites
Document, store and organize guests' food, medications and belongings
Secondary duties may include:
Prepare and distribute meals, treats, fresh water and medications (if needed)
Do dishes and laundry
Physical Demands:
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Advertised: July 05, 2022 09:00 AM Applications close: September 05, 2022 11:55 PM
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