What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Technician position at Pampered Pet Inn?
We are looking for a pawtastic individual to join our GROWING team!
Our incredible second location opened in September 2021! We are currently looking for staff to work in one or both locations! :)
If you are a good-hearted person who enjoys working with people and animals alike, then we want to meet you!
What is Pampered Pet Resorts all about?
- We are an energetic small business that is looking for exceptional, pet-loving individuals to join our team!
- We provide lodging, grooming, and day care services for dogs, cats, and exotics. We have been proudly serving generations of pets since 1982!
- We aim to exceed the expectations of our guests, customers, and our team.
Why work with Pampered Pet Resorts?
- A rewarding job with a team-driven environment.
- Base hourly pay PLUS hourly tips
- Premium Pay throughout weekends & holidays
- Bonus opportunities
- Fun Team-Building events throughout the year
- Cross-train to work in different areas (Doggie Day Camp, Lodging, Bather, Front Desk).
- Workplace perks such as- free nights of lodging/day camp for your pets and the ability to bring your dog to work for free when you’re at work! (Some restrictions apply. The pet must be cleared by management & fully vaccinated.)
- Opportunities for personal development
- Free lodging nights for your pets that roll with you year after year!
- Supplemental Insurance options and 401K Retirement Plans available for eligible employees. More benefits on the horizon as our company grows!
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH!! Work hard and you can level-up as a lead or into our admin team!
What’s it like to work for Pampered Pet Resorts?
- We clean up everything from pet accidents to daily cleaning and sanitizing of bowls, litter pans, buckets, indoor/outdoor spaces, lodging accommodations, and common spaces.
- Providing excellent care to dogs, cats, and exotics.
- We work on a team to monitor and supervise groups of dogs while maintaining a safe and clean area.
- We provide an excellent service experience to all of our guests and superior customer service to pet parents.
- We follow a daily routine.
- We supervise group swim sessions in the pool during the summertime.
- We are actively engaged with all guests on a daily basis.
- We bathe and blow-dry dogs of all sizes and breeds (ability to do the same for cats is a plus!)
- We do lots of laundry!
- We communicate effectively with the team in order to meet the needs of our guests and clients.
- We complete daily wellness assessments on guests.
- Our shifts are staggered throughout the day but are typically scheduled between 6:30 am and 8:00 pm for this position.
- High preference is given to applicants with open and flexible availability.
“Must Haves” (aka Job Requirements)
- Must love dogs & cats and show no fear across all breeds and sizes.
- Be a team player with excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to handle a fast-paced position with a smile on your face!
- Must have an excellent work ethic with a willingness to jump in to help the team where needed.
- Must be willing to clean, clean, clean.
- Must have a positive attitude, be consistently reliable, trustworthy, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to be active, outside, and moving around during your shift.
- Ability to understand animal behavior and communication.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Available to work weekends & holidays
- Be familiar with operating a computer or tablet.
- Must be willing to learn and grow!
Applying to work with Pampered Pet Resorts
1. Submit your resume through really. (Bonus points if you include a short cover letter explaining why you would like to join our team.)
2. Complete the assessment that is emailed to you from really after you apply.
3. Assessments and Resumes will be reviewed shortly after submission and our hiring team will contact you via email if we would like to move forward with your application.
4. If you have questions or would like to follow up with your application, please message us through really.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77005 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77005: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13