Swim Instructor

Dog Swimming Instructor Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Part-time Dog Swimming Instructor to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you! What to Expect As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employeesProfessional development opportunities Salary: $15 an hour dependent on experience and skills Schedule: Part-time position, Weekend Availability is a Must Requirements:Strong communication skills with coworkers and clientsAbility to work well with others, as a teamAbility to multitask, prioritize and delegateFlexibility and the ability to adjust to a changing environment and handle stress calmlyAttention to detail and willingness to question when unsure-ability to think before actingSelf-motivated, hard worker, and, exceptional customer serviceWilling to learn new tasks and learn quicklyAble to receive criticism and accepts responsibility for actionsProfessionalismDependable and reliableUtilize our doctors, management and employees as neededSchedule and perform introductory, group and private swimsAssess dog behavior and health for group or private swim or if rehabilitation is needed firstCaring for boarding cats and administering medications, as directedNotify management of supply shortageNotify management of broken equipment, client concerns, dog fight, accident, injury, etc.Pool equipment proper handling and storageProper handling of chemicals. Pool testing and water chemistry follow chartCleanliness of facilityMaintain retail, pool equipment, life vests etcAll AquaPups employees must wear the designated uniform and equipment while working and maintain personal hygiene. Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to establish positive relationships with owners and pets while encouraging and creating a positive experience at AquaPups. This includes but is not limited to creating appointments, keeping the facility clean, safely using and monitoring the pool, equipment and assisting clients with questions or concernsAttach records in the appropriate mannerCreating and maintaining positive interactions for the owners and petsCommunicate with clients in a positive mannerMonitoring patient behavior and acting/reporting accordinglyGreet with a smileKeep informed about pet's condition Specific Duties: Responding to all clients in an appropriate manner and address emergencies in a timely mannerResponding to abnormal behaviors and reporting appropriately to management. This includes but does not limit, upset/angry clients and injuries from owners and petsAppropriately using the designated computer system to input patient charges and information. This system is not to be used for personal useAssist with checking in patientsChecking all forms of communication as directedAssisting with restocking and cleaning throughout the facilityAssisting in calling clinics for records and reports and attaching accordinglySafe handling/restraint of animals as necessaryDocument all conversations with owners in the appropriate chartMaintaining voicemails and responding accordinglyProcessing payments for clients