Seasonal Resort Associate - Snellville

Pet Paradise • Snellville, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is hiring a Seasonal Resort Associate in Snellville to care for pets at its resort. Associates supervise and interact with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, follow feeding instructions, maintain clean suites and common areas, monitor and report important pet information, and follow management’s handling and safety procedures. The role involves considerable physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance. The starting rate is $13.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and another $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.

Pet Paradise describes its resorts as safe, entertaining environments where team members provide pets with attentive care. The company offers career-development and training opportunities, including leadership, dog-training, and grooming academies. Pet Paradise operates in ten states and has more than 60 locations in operation or under development.

Requirements

• Have a genuine passion for working with animals.
• Have a cheerful, friendly, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and physically 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 outside in play yards.
• Follow directions about feeding times, amounts, and types of food.
• Maintain clean suites and dog runs by disinfecting, 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

• Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy and pursue Supervisor or Assistant Manager opportunities.
• Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, including a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
• Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, including a scholarship to become a certified Professional Pet Groomer.
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp for employees’ dogs.
• 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 with an added mental health benefit, available to all employees.
• Hourly rate increases of $0.50 six months after hire and an additional $0.50 on the annual anniversary date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed