Pet Care Specialist Morris Animal Inn, Inc. Warren, NJ Job Details Part-time $16.00 - $17.50 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Companion animal handling Outdoor work experience Dog handling Full Job Description Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about the care we provide for dogs and cats. We are now hiring a Part Time Pet Care Specialist at our Warren facility.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position (up to 25 hours per week). Shift lengths vary based on business needs and your availability. Morning shifts begin at 6:00 AM; evening shifts end as late as 10:00 PM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Pay:

Starting rate is $16.00-$17.50/hour based on prior professional pet care experience. No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential! What You'll Be Doing Engage hands-on in the health and wellness of our canine and feline guests. Prepare & deliver meals while following precise schedules and instructions. Provide engaging enrichment activities, including nature trail walks, off-leash play, and cuddle sessions. Maintain detailed observations and records for each pet guest to support quality care and customer service. Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and pet areas. Morris Animal Inn is proud to offer Comprehensive hands-on training Potential to transition to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions What We're Looking For Comfort and confidence walking and handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care Ability to read and write in English (for documentation, communication, and safety procedures) Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 lbs. Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions Availability for weekend and holiday shifts (essential as we care for dogs 365 days a year!). Ready to join our team? Apply today! At Morris Animal Inn, our people make the difference. We're proud to foster a team that shares our passion for compassionate, professional pet care. To learn more and view all current openings, visit our Careers Page at https://www.morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers/ Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Application Review Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.

AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.