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PLAYFUL PETS COLUMBUS

Daycare  🐾  Boarding  🐾  Grooming

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ABOUT

More Than Pet People

Playful pets offers doggie daycare, overnight boarding, light grooming and other services to keep your fur friends safe, happy, and healthy. With 6,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of completely fenced-in outdoor space. Playful pets is just one mile west of the Ohio Statehouse at 13 North Green Street.

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WE’RE HIRING 

Playful Pets is looking for part-time, canine caregivers. The Canine Caregiver is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare dogs, ensuring the safety of the playgroup.  The Canine Caregiver may also be assigned care of other animals boarding at the facility.  Additionally, the employee is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the play areas as well as other areas of the facility as assigned. 


Primary Duties


  1. Cleaning Duties


    1. Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned.

    2. Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed.

    3. Mop up accidents immediately. 

    4. Dust mopping/wet-mopping floors as assigned.

    5. Removing trash from containers.

    6. Disinfect outside area.

    7. Cleaning water bowls, food bowls, and other items


  1. Dog Management


    1. Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate methods to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup.  Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.

    2. Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by management.

    3. Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.

    4. Use proper dog introduction procedures.

    5. Use appropriate praise and dog correction methods.

    6. Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them.  If not, request assistance from other staff or management. 

    7. Watch all new dogs carefully and immediately consult with management if you have concerns. 

    8. For all dogs in playgroup, report any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately.

    9. Maintain playroom as instructed per the posted checklist. 

    10. Ensure that all staff that relieve you for break or shift change know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviors or concerns you have been managing during your shift. 

    11. Review information on whiteboard in playroom before start of shift and comply with instructions. 

    12. Complete dog incident reports timely when required.  If you are not sure whether a report is required check with management.​​



  1. Office Duties


    1. Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom

    2. Handling payments

    3. Tracking dog attendance as needed

    4. Answering phones as needed

    5. Other general office duties as needed



Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required

  1. High school graduate or GED preferred

  2. Good oral communication skills

  3. Previous work experience demonstrating dependability

  4. Previous experience providing animal care (personal or job related)

  5. Self motivated, independent worker

  6. Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things

  7. Ability to work in a team environment

  8. Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills


Physical Requirements: This job includes prolonged standing and walking. You must be able to move quickly in the event of a fight. This job includes occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds) and bending

OUR SERVICES

With plenty of play spaces, rest areas and the freedom to romp and play, your four-legged friend will be straining at the leash to come to Playful Pets. Contact us to find out more about our services listed below.

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BOARDING

Our dedicated staff works hard to make sure your pet feels comfortable and relaxed. Whether it’s their first Boarding experience, or they’re seasoned regulars, their wellbeing is central to everything we do.

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DAYCARE

Daycare is one of our most popular services, especially for repeat clients. We pride ourselves on our professional yet fun approach, and do everything necessary to ensure your pets are safe, secure and happy.

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GROOMING

Your pet’s happiness is our number one priority. During this service, we learn what they like and dislike and always treat them with kindness and patience. And we never charge extra for snuggles - it’s included.

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CONTACT

Get in touch to find out more about our services or to schedule a first day assessment.

13 North Green St, Columbus Ohio

614-312-4665

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OPENING HOURS

Come and Play

Monday - Friday: 7am - 7pm
Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday: 8am-10am, 4pm-6pm (Boarding only)

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