Full Time Dog Boarding Lead - Paws Pet Resort

About the role

Our Boarding Leads and Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for our dog and cat guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel, focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. We are an employee-owned and operated company with over 80 locations in twenty-six states and 30 years of experience. This role offers growth opportunities within a well-established, nationwide pet care facility.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
• Feeding and watering pet guests
• Administering medications
• Monitoring and charting every pet guest
• Monitoring pet belongings
• Laundering duties
• Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed
• Welcomes both human and pet guests
• Correctly identify animal body language/behavior
• Follows safe handling procedures
• Checking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service
• Escorts pets to and from their rooms
• Works both individually and as a team player while performing duties
• Contributes to maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
• Communication with management and other team members
• Professionally communicate with pet parents
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos, and general boarding areas
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management
• Provides individual care of all boarding guests
• Feeds and medicates according to instructions
• Performs activities as scheduled

Requirements

• Possess a love of animals
• Displays a professional manner at all times
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Lift/carry 40 pounds or more
• Able to stand/walk for eight hours a day
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on a computer system
• Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions
• Showing up to shifts on time is essential
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of professional animal experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, STD/LTD
• 401K with company matching
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
• Paid vacation
• Uniforms provided
• Pet supply and service discounts

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00–$22.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule

Shifts include an even mix of opening (6:30am-3pm) and closing (1:30pm-10pm) with a 30-minute unpaid break.