$300 Sign On Bonus After 6 Months of Employment Come Join Our Pet Care Team! We are a locally owned and operated pet care company passionate about providing exceptional care to every pet who walks through our doors. Our services include overnight dog and cat boarding, dog daycare, grooming, and training, all within a safe, clean, and caring environment. We are looking for an energetic, dependable, and compassionate Animal Care Specialist who genuinely enjoys working with animals and thrives in a busy, hands on environment. This position involves much more than playing with dogs. Our team members provide attentive daily care while maintaining exceptionally clean and safe spaces for the pets entrusted to us. Weekend and evening availability is required. Key Responsibilities Provide attentive daily care, including feeding, exercising, monitoring, and caring for pets Safely handle dogs of various breeds, sizes, temperaments, and energy levels Safely and appropriately walk and control large, strong dogs on leash Monitor pets for changes in behavior, health, or overall wellbeing and promptly communicate concerns Maintain clean and sanitary pet accommodations, indoor and outdoor play areas, and common spaces Complete routine cleaning and sanitation duties throughout each shift Follow established animal handling, safety, feeding, and care protocols Work efficiently as part of a team while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including: Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift Ability to perform frequent cleaning and sanitation duties throughout the workday Comfortable working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and energy levels Benefits Shift and schedule flexibility Employee discounts Paid time off 401(k) retirement plans Anniversary bonuses On the job training and paid training Employee referral program Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental Life insurance benefits If you're looking for a rewarding, active career working with animals and want to be part of a team that takes pride in providing exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

$16.25 - $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires availability on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with shifts that may begin as early as 6:00 AM or end as late as 10:00 PM. Are you able to reliably meet these scheduling requirements? Please describe your professional experience in customer service and any experience you have with animal care, behavior, training, daycare, boarding, grooming, or a related field. Why did you leave your most recent position, or why are you currently seeking a new opportunity? Will you have reliable transportation to and from work for every scheduled shift? (

Address:

23 Linden Park Rochester, New York 14625). Have you previously applied or worked for Paws and Claws Pet Care, Inc.? Please provide two or three dates and times when you would be available for an interview.

Work Location:

In person