Doggy Daycare Driver

About Alicia's House of Paws

Alicia's House of Paws is a specialized doggy daycare service committed to providing a secure, stimulating, and nurturing setting for dogs throughout their day. The team emphasizes the wellbeing of animals through structured activities, attentive care, and personalized engagement. Their offerings include supervised group play, rest periods, and reliable transport services between pets' homes and the daycare center. The company strongly values dependability, kindness, and open communication with pet owners.

Role Overview

The Doggy Daycare Driver position, based full-time in Edinburgh, involves safely ferrying dogs to and from clients' homes and the daycare facility. Key duties include organizing and adhering to transport routes, ensuring animals are securely and comfortably loaded/unloaded, maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, and following all relevant safety and traffic laws. Clear and professional communication with pet guardians and coworkers is essential. Additional responsibilities involve aiding in basic daycare tasks such as observing dogs, maintaining outdoor garden areas, and reporting any concerns regarding canine health or behavior.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with dogs, capable of safely and calmly managing animal care routines.
• Effective communication abilities for updating pet owners and coordinating with team members.
• Professional and respectful interaction with a diverse client base.
• Background in handling animals, specifically dogs, with knowledge of canine behavior and safety protocols.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and confidence operating a medium-sized van in both urban and residential neighborhoods.
• Physical ability to lift and handle dogs of varying sizes and capacity to work in dynamic indoor and outdoor daycare environments.
• Reliability, punctuality, and organized scheduling skills to efficiently manage routes and appointments.