Career-Minded PET CARE Unicorn

We're hiring a trailblazing Pet Care UNICORN! 30 hours a week - Overtime available.

You BLAZE the trail. You also FINISH it.

Play N Stay is looking for someone with fire AND follow-through — who can spot a better way, make it happen, and still close every loop they opened.

The BIG IDEA: Most people are either creative or reliable. We're hiring the RARE one who is genuinely both.

What makes this job different:

• You'll have real creative latitude: When you spot a better approach — with a client, a process, a moment — you act on it.
• You'll also be held to real standards: Our protocols exist for a reason. Following through on commitments isn't optional — it's the whole job.

THIS IS YOU:

✅ You spot what's broken and fix it — then document what you did.

✅ Protocols feel like a foundation, not a cage.

✅ You follow up on clients and tasks because it's just who you are.

✅ You can read a nervous pet parent and instantly shift your approach.

✅ You get bored if nothing ever changes — but you don't need chaos.

✅ You pitch better ideas through the right channels, not around them.

✅ When you commit to something, it gets done — every time.

THIS PROBABLY ISN'T YOU IF:

❌ Rules and routines feel like they slow you down.

❌ You prefer to reinvent rather than refine what's working.

❌ Follow-up happens when you remember, not as a default.

❌ You need total freedom to feel engaged.

❌ Consistency in a role starts to feel limiting after a few months.

❌ You'd rather ask forgiveness than permission — always.

Job Overview

Play N Stay Pet Camp runs on systems that work — intake routines, care protocols, client communication steps. We built them because they protect the animals, the clients, and the team. We need people who value that. But we also operate in a live environment where something unexpected happens every day. A dog who needs a different approach. A nervous first-timer at the front desk. A scheduling gap that needs a fast, sensible fix. You're not here to blow up the playbook — you're here to run it brilliantly and improve it thoughtfully. You know the difference between a system worth respecting and a problem worth solving. And when you say you'll handle something? It gets handled. Full stop.

What You'll Own:

01 Run Our Standards With Pride — Our protocols for intake, care, and client communication are the foundation of trust.

02 Solve the Moment Creatively — When something unexpected comes up — and it will — you assess, adapt, and resolve it.

03 Close Every Loop — Client questions, task handoffs, care notes, follow-up messages — nothing falls through the cracks.

04 Win Over Every Pet Parent — You read the room fast. Every person leaves feeling like they made the right call.

05 Improve Things the Right Way — When you see a better way, you bring it forward through the right channel. Not around it.

06 Elevate the Energy Around You — The vibe of a shift changes when certain people walk in. You're one of those people.

WHAT WE GIVE:

• Pet Perks — Discounted services for your own pets.
• Fast Growth — Reliable performers with initiative get noticed quickly. We promote from within.
• Your Ideas Get Heard — Good ideas earn action here, not a suggestion box.
• Stable Foundation — Consistent scheduling and clear expectations.
• High Standards, Team-Wide — We hold everyone to the same bar we're holding you to.
• Work That Matters — Pet owners hand us something they love. Every shift counts.

WORK WITH DOGS & CATS IN WHEELING, WV & ST.CLAIRSVILLE, OH!

Join our dynamic team as a Pet Boarding & Dog Daycare Employee, where your passion for animals and dedication to exceptional pet care will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for providing a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for pets during their stay. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will ensure each pet receives personalized care, making their experience enjoyable and stress-free. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with animals while delivering outstanding customer service to pet owners. Whether assisting with daily pet activities or maintaining a clean and organized facility, your proactive approach will help create a positive environment for both pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Provide & oversee other team members providing attentive pet care, including feeding, administering medication, and monitoring health status
• Manage & handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques and animal handling skills
• Schedule & engage pets in play and enrichment activities to promote mental stimulation and physical activity
• Ensure cleanliness of kennels, cages, and common areas to ensure a hygienic environment
• Assist with & oversee pet grooming, bathing, and basic veterinary-related tasks as needed
• Supporting pet owners through excellent customer service, answering questions and updating them on their pets’ well-being

Qualifications

• Training provided for the right candidate! Unlimited career growth opportunities, when you demonstrate excellence in each level of promotion
• Prior experience in customer service, dog training, pet grooming, or animal handling is highly desirable
• Experience in management or working in with animals is a plus
• Knowledge of animal restraint techniques and safe handling practices is helpful
• Strong management and customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting and long periods of standing or walking
• Passionate about animals with a proactive attitude toward their safety and comfort

This is often a noisy, fast-paced environment, which requires a high level of accuracy, independent thinking, and the ability to work on your own, manage yourself AND a team, without close supervision. Wage based on experience. Unlimited growth potential.

IMPORTANT - Following your application, please take the REQUIRED NEXT STEP to complete our job behaviors survey. We use this to see how you will best fit on our team! If you are a match, we will be in touch! If you are not, we will keep your info on file for future openings! BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!

Here's the link: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/keDs2sHd2Z/109118

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• We work as a team to cover 365 days a year. You'll need to be available to work some on most weekends and holidays. Can you do that?
• Tell us about something you improved at a previous job — and how you made sure it actually stuck.

Ability to Commute:

• Wheeling, WV 26003 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15