Resort Associate - Hilton Head

Pet Paradise • Okatie, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Resort Associate to provide care and attention to pets staying at its resort. The role involves supervising and interacting with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, following feeding instructions, maintaining clean suites and shared areas, recording important pet information, and following safe dog-handling procedures. The position requires considerable physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance. The schedule may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak periods. Starting pay is $13.50 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 workplace as focused on providing pets with attentive care in a safe, engaging environment. Team members may apply for company training and career-development programs in leadership, grooming, veterinary support, and canine training. The company operates in ten states and has more than 60 locations in operation or under development.

Requirements

• True passion for working with animals.
• Cheerful, friendly, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Comfort with dogs of all sizes and physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
• Ability to receive instructions and adapt to changes and training material.
• Ability 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 instructions regarding feeding times, amounts, and types of food.
• 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 behaviors, injuries, or other 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

• Opportunities to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy.
• Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy.
• STRIVE scholarship programs for veterinary assistant, technician, or practice manager training.
• Canine Training Program opportunities.
• 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 both 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed