Job Details

Pet resort assistant is a position designed for the care of the night boarding patients. This position does also include the care of our Doggie Day Camp patients as well as any other patient in the facility. Care includes but is not limited to, walking, feeding, bathing, cleaning kennels, laundry, general area cleaning, administering supplements and other medications as directed by technician team. Handling all sizes and breeds of dogs properly and practicing Fear Free techniques are other important parts of the Pet Resort Assistant (PRA) position. The PRA is responsible for the cleanliness of the entire kennel and all areas of the exterior property.

The AM Shift has approximate hours of 6:00 AM - 2:00PM and the PM Shift has approximate hours of 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Please notate which shift or both that you are interested in.

Ideal Candidate

* Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.

* Can put the care of the patients at the top of the priority list

* Can move quickly, stand for long periods of time, work in all weather conditions, walk energetic dogs weighing upwards of 100lbs on a leash safely

* Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.

* Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean, or organize as part of a normal job duty.

* Can stay on task without needing constant supervision

* Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.

* Maintains a positive, cooperative relationship with management

* Can take orders from Shift leaders regarding duties to be performed daily

* Takes direction well and can stay on task

* Flexible schedule availability is a must-including weekends and holidays

* Ability to handle loud noises, stressful situations, and chaos at times

* Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.

Skills, Knowledge, & ExpertiseSkills, Knowledge, & ExpertiseBenefits

* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

* 401k Match

* Generous paid time off (PTO)

* Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave

* One (1) Work/Life Balance day off

* Short-term and long-term disability options

* Supplemental insurance options

* Discounted Veterinary Care

* Scrub allowance

* Hands-on and E-training

* Professional growth opportunities

* Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

* Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians