Seasonal Resort Associate - Columbia

Pet Paradise • Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking individuals with a passion for pets to join their team as a Seasonal Resort Associate. The company is a full-service pet care destination dedicated to providing premium care, including resort-style pet day camp, professional pet grooming, low-stress and high-quality veterinary care, and overnight boarding. Pet Paradise operates in ten states with over 60 locations. Team members are responsible for ensuring pets receive loving care and focused attention in a safe and entertaining environment. The role offers career development opportunities through programs like the Unleashed Leadership Academy for management, Dog Training Academy for certified trainers, and Grooming Academy for professional pet groomers. Working with pets is described as fun and rewarding, with strong benefits and support for growth.

Requirements

• A considerable amount of physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and maintenance of the suites
• True passion for working with animals
• Cheerful, friendly, and a positive team-oriented attitude
• Comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to lift up to 60 lbs
• Flexibility to resort schedule needs including days, night, weekends, holidays, and peak times
• Ability to receive instructions and remain adaptive to change and training material

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with pets both inside the resort and outside in the play yards
• Following directions on feeding times, amounts, and type of food
• Maintaining cleanliness of suites and dog runs by disinfecting, washing floors, scrubbing walls and removing animal waste
• Emptying trash, mopping all floors, and cleaning restrooms, common areas, and the employee breakroom
• Monitoring and recording important information about our pets and reporting any unusual behaviors, injuries, or critical information to management and veterinarian services if applicable
• Using proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management
• Keeping dogs secure and maintaining a high standard of pet safety by following and adhering to the training policies

Benefits

• Opportunity for ADVANCEMENT!
• Eligibility to apply for Unleashed Leadership Academy (hands-on leadership training for Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities companywide)
• Eligibility to apply for Dog Training Academy (scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer aka Canine Behavior Specialist)
• Eligibility to apply for Grooming Academy (scholarship to become a certified Professional Pet Groomer)
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp – Bring your dog with you to work!
• 30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding (non-holidays)
• On-demand pay with DailyPay
• Discounted Veterinary Care and Grooming Services (per location)
• Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (both full-time and part-time status)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time status)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees