Our Pet Resort Attendants care for a variety of guest species that visit us in the luxury pet resort or doggy day care. They are responsible for upholding our high standards of care and ensuring the safety of each guest in the resort. They feed, water and tend to the specific needs of each guest, including medication administering and cleaning up waste. Pet Resort Attendant candidates should be comfortable interacting with a variety of species, including exotics. Experience with these species is not required, but we do ask that you have an interest in learning. Our Pet Resort Attendants monitor and lead our doggy day care play groups. Candidates should be comfortable interacting and speaking with clients on a regular basis. This role is fast-paced and requires you to be on your feet for the majority of your shift. Candidates should be comfortable working in an independent, yet team oriented environment.

Primary Objective:

The Pet Resort Attendant is responsible for providing daily care, feeding, exercise, grooming and meeting all other needs of daycare and lodging guests. The Pet Resort Attendant is a key position to running smooth operations at the resort. He or she will regularly monitor and participate in day care, enrichment and training activities, interact with and administer care to various species of animals, clean and care for resort and kennel areas and interact with clients. The Pet Resort Attendant will uphold Brook-Falls high standards of care of all animals and will ensure proper documentation and accurate completion of medical records at all times.

Performance Expectations:

Provide compassionate care to day care, grooming and lodging guests. Monitor animal behavior and have an ability to notice abnormal behavior in all species of animals and report this information to the Pet Resort Manager for care. Feed, water, bathe and exercise animals according to schedules. This could include walking, administering treats, sharing a bedtime story, performing one-on-one training with an animal, etc. Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, litter boxes and day care facility according to resort protocol. Assist in moving guests to play yard, day care area, exterior runs or other areas of the resort as appropriate. Assist in cleaning responsibilities throughout the resort including picking up feces, urine and vomit, disinfecting all guest areas, cleaning client areas, attending to rest rooms, laundering soiled bedding, blankets and towels, etc. Administer medications to guests according to schedule and medical record as appropriate. Supervise and monitor play groups and participate in enrichment activities. Properly track and keep inventory of guest belongings during their stays. Learn, understand and regularly restrain and handle animals appropriately. Interact with clients by assisting with valet drop-off and pick-up, answering questions, etc. Keep accurate records in the Practice Management Software to communicate any and all medical needs of patients/guests. Communicate and work with Pet Resort Manager to coordinate medical services for patients/guests

Required Availability:

6AM - 7PM availability 7 days/week Nights and weekend work required. Holiday and weekend work required.

Other Position Requirements:

Willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance. Willing and able to bend, reach, lift, carry without assistance. Willing and able to stand for long period of time. Willing and able to work in a variety of environments: indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Willing and able to work in a loud environment around animals.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Previous experience working with animals is preferred, but not required.' '

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

This Job Is:

Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

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Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift

Work Days:

Holidays Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person