Job Overview:
We are looking for people who love animals as much as we do! Working here will never feel like a job because you get paid to play with all kinds of cats and dogs. Ruff Life Pet Hotel is "home away from home" for our clients and we do everything that we can to make their owners feel comfortable leaving their fur babies with us.

Duties:

You would be responsible for taking care of all of the pets in our facility during the duration of their stay. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Feed and give water to pets based on owner’s instructions
• Give medications to pets based on owner’s instructions
• Take dogs out for frequent potty breaks and dispose of waste in secure canisters
• Play with dogs – inside or outside based on weather – to give them exercise and attention
• Play with cats – inside to give them exercise and attention
• Clean out litter boxes of cats
• Keep pets' items organized for the next shift coming in
• Keep facility's items organized for the next shift coming in
• Secure facility when you leave the building for the safety of the pets that are staying
• Other duties may include when needed:
• Check pets in and out of the facility following protocols, laundry duties, vacuum and clean kennels and cat condos, mop/scrub/wipe down the floors, walls, beds

Requirements:

• MUST LOVE CATS AND DOGS!
• Must feel comfortable with all breeds of dogs including pitbulls, doberman pinschers, rottweilers, and other breeds considered aggressive. (We will not have you take care of a pet that we are not comfortable taking care of ourselves.)
• Have reliable transportation
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information
• Must have patience working with animals
• Ability to move quickly and be active.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely
• Experience with cats and dogs in a professional setting is a plus but NOT required

Schedule:

• Weekend availability is a MUST! Shifts on Saturdays and Sundays are 6 - 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 2 PM, 4 - 6:30 PM, 8 - 9:30 PM. This does include all holidays.
• Monday - Friday shifts are 8 - 9:30 PM
• During the summer there may be a possibility of working during the weekdays
• We offer flexible scheduling, but candidates must be available for a minimum of one shift every other weekend.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends only

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Chippewa Falls, WI 54729: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person