Now hiring a part-time summer employee to join our Guest Services Team! Do you love animals? Do you enjoy caring for and playing with pets? Are you interested in a flexible, friendly work place? If you are hard-working and detail-oriented, Tri County Pet Resort may be the right fit for you!
Requirements:
- Experience caring for and working hands-on with dogs and cats
- Able to work independently and efficiently
- Strong interpersonal skills, in both a team setting and customer interactions
- Able to react calmly in high-pressure situations and make good judgements
- Patience and empathy for concerned owners and nervous pets
- Comfortable working with unknown animals
- Must be able to read & write in English
- Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift heavy objects and handle large dog breeds
- Must have reliable transportation
- Qualified applicants will be expected to interview for the job, and undergo a routine background check and drug test as needed.
Preferred, but not Required:
- Experience volunteering or working in the animal care industry
- Basic smartphone & computer knowledge
- High school degree or GED
Our Guest Services Team is Responsible for:
- Feeding, watering & administering medications
- CLEANING! There is a lot of cleaning. Cleaning pet suites, floors, indoor & outdoor play areas, lobby, etc.
- Walking dogs to and from kennels and play spaces
- Supervising dogs during group play
- Taking dogs on a nature hike on the property
- Playing and cuddling with dogs & cats one-on-one
- Bathing dogs
- Taking reservations over the phone or in person
- Assisting owners/pets through the check-in/check-out process
- Providing any additional pet care amenities purchased by customers
- Assisting customers with retail purchases
Shifts:
- This position will primarily work on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm-8pm, as well as one or two weekday shifts as needed. This position is currently temporary and will end after Fall Break season wraps up in October.
More About Us:
We’re a family-run business and that affects how we plan our day-to-day, care for our guests and work with our team members. A work-life balance is important to us, so we do our best to be accommodating and flexible with staff.
We strive to give pet owners and their fur babies a relaxing, luxurious experience from check-in to check-out. To do this, we make sure our staff is up to date on the latest pet care education and best practices. New hires will undergo paid pet care training and staff will be expected to attend regular policy meetings throughout the year.