319-545-7111
4100 Westcor Court
Coralville, IA 52241

FAX: 319-545-7113

Dog Boarding & Daycare in the Iowa City Area

Thinking About Going To the Dogs?

If you’re interested in a career working with dogs, please consider JDPC!  To apply for any of our open positions, please submit the following to info@justdogsplaycare.com: completed employment application (including essay), resume, and cover letter explaining your experience and interest in the job

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Feb 2024 – Open Positions:

Pet Care Associate

Pet Care Associates are responsible for the supervision and management of daycare dogs and ensuring safety of the dog play groups and overnight lodging guests. Additionally, they maintain, clean, and sanitize dog enclosures, playrooms, and other areas according to high sanitary requirements.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Supervise dog playgroups following established company standards on dog social interactions, communication, and care
  • Administer food and medicine with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Complete sanitary and cleaning tasks precisely to ensure safety and healthy caretaking of pets
  • Assist in all areas of the Company as needed, including enrichment and bathing
  • Provide outstanding service to customers, human and canine
  • Must be able to work as scheduled with regular attendance in a fast-paced environment.
  • Job requires physical work such as bending, stooping, interacting with strong dogs, long hours on feet, working often outdoors even in poor weather conditions.
  • Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred
  • Previous work with animals professionally preferred
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have car or transportation

 

Kennel Attendant 

Kennel Attendants are responsible for overseeing cleaning and sanitary tasks, from daily duties to regular maintenance throughout the facility, and will assist in caring for overnight lodging dogs and in other areas as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with overnight boarding dogs (feeding, giving medication, taking out to potty, cleaning enclosures, picking up poop, cleaning up urine and slobber and spills)
  • Complete sanitary and cleaning tasks (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, kennel cleaning, etc.)
  • Assist other team members as needed, which may include bathing dogs, walking dogs, or moving them around, supervising play groups, and assisting with enrichment activities
  • Must be able to work as scheduled with regular attendance in a fast-paced environment.
  • Job requires physical work such as bending, stooping, interacting with strong dogs, long hours on feet, working often outdoors even in poor weather conditions.
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have car or transportation

Just Dogs PlayCare is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.  Just Dogs PlayCare is a women-led organization.

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