Love dogs and cats? Great. Ready to work hard for them? Even better. We are looking for dependable, compassionate people to join our pet care team. As a Pet Care Associate, you will help create safe, positive experiences for pets, peace of mind for pet parents, and a supportive environment for your teammates. What You'll Do Your day will be active, hands-on, and focused on the role you are scheduled to perform. Every Pet Care Associate is cross-trained in dog supervision, daily dog and cat care, cleaning and sanitation, and pet enrichment. When assigned to dog supervision, your focus is the dogs in your care. You'll actively supervise daycare playgroups, monitor changes in behavior and energy, and keep play safe and appropriate. When assigned to dog and cat care, you'll care for our boarding pets by feeding, watering, administering medications, and keeping accurate care records. You'll also clean and sanitize suites and common areas, wash dishes, complete laundry, and help keep the resort clean, organized, and ready for the pets in our care. When assigned to Pet Enrichment class, you will lead activities such as puzzles, scent work, agility, basic obedience, ball-pit play, or other interactive games, help plan and participate in special events and birthday parties, as well as take photos and videos to share with pet parents and use on social media. Other duties as assigned; after all, this is a job posting.

A quick reality check:

This is not a job where you play with dogs all day. It is physical, sometimes messy, and always important. The right person finds the work rewarding because every clean room, careful observation, and good decision contributes to excellent pet care. What Success Looks Like The people who do well here are more than animal lovers. They are reliable teammates who consistently demonstrate: Safety first — You make decisions that protect pets, pet parents, and teammates. Reliability — You arrive on time, prepared, and ready to contribute. Accountability — You follow procedures, own your responsibilities, and follow through. Teamwork — You communicate professionally, help others, and adapt when plans change. Compassion — You treat every pet with patience, kindness, and respect. Customer service — You help pet parents feel welcomed, informed, and confident in our care. You May Be a Great Fit If You… Are dependable, punctual, calm under pressure, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and professional communication skills. Can balance active pet supervision with cleaning and operational responsibilities. Are willing to learn multiple roles and adjust to changing business needs. Care deeply about animals while respecting safety procedures and team standards. The Physical Side of the Job Pet care is active, hands-on work. Team members work indoors and outdoors in changing weather and around barking, pet hair, dander, cleaning products, and pet waste.

You must be able to:

Stand and walk for extended periods. With assistance, lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. Bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and use a ladder. Safely restrain and handle pets of varying sizes and temperaments. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous experience in pet daycare, boarding, veterinary care, animal shelters, grooming, training, or a related environment is helpful but not required for the right candidate. Strong customer service, verbal communication, and teamwork skills.

Pay:

$17.13 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Application Question(s): Please tell us about your experience in handling and working with animals. How soon are you able to start? We take care of animals 365 days a year. This role requires scheduling flexibility, including availability for morning and afternoon shifts, weekends, and holidays. Are you able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include these times?

Work Location:

In person