Pet Care Associate

Pet Care Associate Berlin, CT Job Details Part-time $17.50•$21.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits On-the-job training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Pet care Dog handling Full Job Description Bark Resort & Daycare is growing! We are looking to add a few great, dog and cat loving individuals to our pet boarding and daycare team! The job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): supervising small groups of dogs in a daycare setting including providing fun and enriching activities to our pets as well as consistently maintaining a safe, controlled and above all caring environment, cleaning indoor and outdoor kennels, handling dogs (of varied temperaments) to and from kennels and play yards, assisting other team members, staff and groomers, etc. The job requirements include (but are not limited to): Attention to detail Ability to identify and remember a wide variety of dogs Ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours per day Ability to routinely lift 50+ lbs. You must have a high comfort and confidence level around all breeds, sizes & energy levels of dogs You MUST be a

TEAM PLAYER

You must be motivated to work•

NO EXCEPTIONS

•this position will require you to

WORK... YOU MUST LOVE DOGS

•no need to apply if you only "like dogs" or "it just looks like such a fun job to play with dogs all day."

MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

•this is a non-negotiable. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays•another non-negotiable. Our ideal candidate should possess the following: excellent communication skills; eagerness to work as part of a team; ability to take direction from supervisors; must be flexible, willing to assist your team members and be diligent about maintaining the care and safety of all of our dogs, clients and team members; experience must include at minimum 1 year in a previous animal care environment as an employee or volunteer (i.e. veterinary technician/assistant, previous kennel work, shelter work, or other animal care work•we WILL verify).

No need to apply if:

You are not a team player; You are afraid of hard work or just flat out do not like to work; You are afraid of dogs and cats and people; Are not ambitious and/or are unwilling to learn and take direction or need to be told what to do next; Have a cell phone attached to your hand and ear; Do not have a great sense of humor and an empathetic personality•because that is what this position requires.

Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Holidays Weekend availability Flexible schedule Bark Resort and Daycare is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.50•$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement

Shift:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Experience:

Pet care: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Berlin, CT 06037 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Berlin, CT 06037: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person