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Animal Care Worker / Manager
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Pet Resort Host (Work with dogs!) - Animal Care, Bather/Grooming, and Reception!
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $17–$19/hr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026
Job Description
Pet Resort Host (Work with dogs!)
Animal Care, Bather/Grooming, and Reception! Thousand Hills Pet Resort
3.9 San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17
$19 an hour 8 days ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Outdoor work experience Attention to detail Dog handling Pet care facility disinfecting Full Job Description
Please apply directly on our website at https://www.thousandhillspetresort.com/employment Open roles as a part of our animal care team (Resort Host), within our Grooming department as a Bather, and room to quickly grow into Receptionist roles after training as Resort Host!
Weekend, summer, and holiday availability required
Must be able to commit to the position for a minimum of 1 year
Must be available for a minimum of 20 hours a week
Must be at least 18years old
At Thousand Hills Pet Resort, we offer the full suite of pet care services, including Daycare, overnight Boarding, grooming, and pride ourselves on thoughtful and personalized care for each and every pet we are entrusted with.
We value ensuring each owner has the piece of mind their pet is well taken, whether they are at work for the day, or away on a vacation. Join our motivated staff as we ensure each pet has a clean, safe and fun stay with us. Shifts range from 3 to 8 hours, starting times typically are between 6:15 AM to 1:00pm. 6pm-10pm shifts available. Role and Responsibilities
Ensuring all pets are safely and property handled and socialized each day, and performing thorough daily health checks for each pet with high attention to detail.
Managing multiple animals at a time that are often high-energy, and their interactions with each other.
Keeping track of each pet at the facility, and their property through Gingr and other organizational methods.
Providing clients with positive first impressions, greeting clients and pets during drop off or pick up and answering questions/providing information as needed.
Ensuring the highest level of care for the cleanliness and upkeep of the boarding, daycare, and office facilities and ensuring appropriate comfort and cleanliness for the safety of the pets we serve.
Participating in cleaning all areas and appropriately managing pet waste, and laundering bedding/belongings.
Collaboratively creating a positive and fun work environment alongside teammates.
Other duties as assigned.
Potential to grow into additional roles:
Bather/Grooming Team:
Washing and drying dogs thoroughly, utilizing grooming area and equipment safely and appropriately (Previous experience preferred).
Reception/Front Office Team:
Acting as the first point of contact for clients, and the hub ensuring that pet owners have peace of mind that their pets are well cared for according to the preferences of the owner and in line with THPR policies. Qualifications and Education Requirements