Pet Care Team Member

Happy Tails Pet Resort is looking for part-time or seasonal Pet Care Team members to join our dedicated 'staff pack'!

Shift options may include:

• Weekday mornings or afternoons, ending by 7:30pm
• Weekend mornings, afternoons, or all-day shifts ending by 5:30pm
• Seasonal shifts around Holidays Summer (great for students!)
• No late evenings or overnights

Some Pet Care Team responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Kennel facility, dog enclosures, Play Yards, and Bathing Room
• Moving dogs around within the kennel facility and Play Yards
• Supervising and monitoring canine behavior during play-time activities
• Taking photographs for Report Cards
• Performing daily kennel tasks such as cleaning, feeding, wellness checks, and dog bathing

Employee benefits include:

• Discounted and complimentary services for staff pets (if applicable)
• Paid staff training that includes certifications in dog body language and more
• Fun and fast-pace work environment
• Beautiful and safe indoor outdoor workplace
• Indoor staff Breakroom available for breaks, staff meetings, and training
• Opportunities to expand interests in canine behavior training, kennel leadership management, basic bathing / grooming, marketing events, teamwork, and other resume-building skills

Qualifications include:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs or more
• Must have own transportation, be punctual and dependable
• Must love and respect dogs; no fear of dogs
• Ability to recognize basic canine behavioral signs
• Power to stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
• Friendly and professional manner with customers and co-workers
• "Team Player", follows directions, and is self-motivated
• Tolerance for working in extreme weather conditions and ability to bend, kneel, and stoop on a regular basis
• Kennel / Animal Care experience highly requested, but not required (paid on-site training for all new staff)
• Limited Vacations allowed during Peak Seasons (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Must be available to work most major Holidays (Holiday Pay is provided)

*Please include a resume and work availability when applying
*Come by our facility to attend one of our upcoming Hiring Events (dates can be provided)
*We are located at 965 Generals Hwy, Crownsville MD 21032
- Follow the long paved driveway all the way to the large parking lot at the very end, past the houses, and enter into the front Lobby

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Available to work some weekends?

Ability to Commute:

• Crownsville, MD 21032 (Required)

Work Location: In person