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Overview and Culture

Camp Bow Wow® is provider of premier doggy day care, and overnight boarding. When you bring your pup to Camp Bow Wow’s state of the art facilities you can be sure your pet is in the best hands! Over 6,500,000 happy dogs are served by Camp Bow Wow® values Premier, Extraordinary Care, Totally Fun, Service Focused while achieving the vision of Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People! We are also committed to improving the quality of life for pets all over the world! Learn more about our charitable efforts by visiting www.bowwowbuddies.com.

Camp Bow Wow® Virginia Beach is an independently owned and operated Camp Bow Wow® franchise.

About the Job

A Camp Counselor works with a team, frequently interacts with dogs, assists with caring for dogs, monitors play yard, performs regular cleaning, assists with meal preparation, and provides excellent customer service. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate dog behavior, reactions, and interactions with other dogs to complete the initial dog screening evaluations, also called “interviews.”
• Monitor play yards for dogs of all sizes.
• Maintain continuous focus and attention on dog interactions to prevent fights and injuries.
• Observe and learn animal behavior and signs of aggression in order to appropriately assign dogs to the proper play yards, which will require listening and distinguishing between dog vocalizations, distress barks, aggression, etc.
• Perform dog health checks throughout the day.
• Clean play yards, cabins, and all common spaces: mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing.
• Perform dog washes, nail trims, and other basic dog grooming tasks.
• Perform duties: restocking supplies, taking out the trash and basic cabin maintenance.
• Complete Pet First Aid and Doggy CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Feed dogs and administer medications as directed.
• Make reservations for day and night campers, accept payments for services.
• Follow established service protocols and procedures to ensure high quality customer service.
• Attend additional training as management deems necessary.
• Abide by the employee code of ethics and attendance accountability as set forth by Camp Bow Wow.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

•  Extremely energetic, outgoing, upbeat with a positive personality.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace, in a team environment, and have exceptional customer service skills!
• Highly reliable, on-time, and flexible.
• Basic computer skills (such as email, MS Office, company specific database)
• MUST LOVE DOGS - the barks, the hair, the messes, the love, and the smiles!!!!!!!!

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years or older.
• Be able to lift or push heavy items, i.e., dog food, supplies, carts, etc.
•  Be able to walk and/or stand for a long period of time; occasionally climb, bend, stoop and kneel
• Be able to perform tasks outside in various weather conditions.
• Genuine love for dogs and a dedication to safety and cleanliness. Professional experience working with dogs in a daycare or boarding facility, or as a vet tech, vet assistant or dog trainer, is HIGHLY desired.

Reporting

• Camp Manager or Assistant Manager

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule (Time and Half on Holidays)
• PTO (Accrual after 90 days)
• 401K (After 1 year of service)
• Employee Discounts on day care and boarding
• Eligible for incentive programs

Availability

Hourly position. Must be able to work flexible schedule – Camp is open 7 days/week, 6:30am to 7:00pm, weekends and holidays are required but time off is permitted with advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Camp Bow Wow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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