Resort Associate - Ballantyne
About The Position
Pet Paradise is hiring a Resort Associate to care for pets at its Ballantyne resort. Associates supervise and interact with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, follow feeding instructions, maintain clean and sanitary suites and common areas, and monitor and report important information about pets. The role requires proper dog handling and adherence to training policies to keep pets safe. It involves considerable physical labor, including handling pets, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance. The position offers opportunities to apply for leadership, dog training, and grooming academies, as well as advancement across the company.
Requirements
- Have a true passion for working with animals.
- Have a cheerful, friendly, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
- Be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Be flexible to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
- Be able to receive instructions and adapt to changes and training material.
- Be able to perform considerable physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and interact with pets inside the resort and in outdoor play yards.
- Follow instructions for pets’ feeding times, food amounts, and food types.
- Clean and disinfect suites and dog runs, including washing floors, scrubbing walls, and removing animal waste.
- Empty trash; mop floors; and clean restrooms, common areas, and the employee breakroom.
- Monitor and record important information about pets and report unusual behavior, injuries, or critical information to management and veterinary services when applicable.
- Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
- Keep dogs secure and maintain pet safety by following training policies.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.
- Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy and Supervisor or Assistant Manager opportunities.
- Opportunity to apply for Dog Training Academy scholarship and certification as a Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
- Opportunity to apply for Grooming Academy scholarship and certification as a Professional Pet Groomer.
- Complimentary Pet Day Camp.
- 30 days of complimentary pet boarding, excluding holidays.
- On-demand pay through DailyPay.
- Discounted veterinary care and grooming services, depending on location.
- Dog and cat adoption assistance.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program, including an added mental health benefit, available to all employees.
- Company-paid training programs and career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
