An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Join the Cats Cradle Crew! Love cats? Love people? Love the feeling of a freshly cleaned space? If your answer is "YES, absolutely," then you might be our next team member! We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to scoop, sweep, cuddle (when the cats allow), chat with customers, and make our feline guests feel right at home. If you've worked with cats or in kennels before, even better! Be sure to tell us all about it when you apply! What the Job Looks Like Hours Guaranteed 12 hours/week (often more—up to 16-20 depending on season and availability)
Saturdays:
Required — 7am-12pm & possibly 4pm-7pm
Sundays:
Required — we're closed to the public, but you'll come in for a quick morning and evening visit to feed, clean, and check on our guests (about 2 hours each) Bonus shifts (optional): Monday afternoons Friday afternoons Extra hours during holidays and busy seasons: April, July 4th week, Labor Day week, school breaks, Thanksgiving, and December 11-January 10 Extra credit (not required): Able to occasionally cover a weekday shift when our full-time manager is out. What You'll Be Doing Cleaning and refreshing cat suites until they sparkle Feeding, caring for, and giving attention to our adorable feline clients Greeting customers, answering phones, and replying to emails Keeping things organized, tidy, and running smoothly What You Need to Bring Reliable transportation Ability to work independently after training (don't worry—we'll teach you everything!) Punctuality — the cats run on a schedule, and they insist A love for cleaning, details, and doing things the right way Friendly, professional communication skills Must absolutely love cats Highly preferred: experience in a boarding kennel or animal care environment Perks & Pay Pay based on experience Employee discount Tips from happy clients Mix of morning, evening, 4-hour, 8-hour, and split shifts depending on schedule When You Apply Please answer: Why do you want to work at Cats Cradle? What is your weekend availability?
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Application Question(s): Are you able to work on Saturdays and Sundays? This is required. Why do you want to work here? Please provide details about your kennel and boarding experience.
Experience:
Kennel and boarding: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to
