Seasonal Resort Associate - Kyle

Pet Paradise•Kyle, TX

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Seasonal Resort Associate to provide attentive care for pets at its resort. Associates supervise and interact with pets in indoor areas and outdoor play yards, follow feeding instructions, maintain clean suites and common areas, monitor and record pet information, report concerns, and follow safe dog-handling procedures. The role involves substantial physical work, including handling pets, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance. Associates must be comfortable around dogs of all sizes, able to lift up to 60 pounds, and flexible to meet resort scheduling needs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak periods. Pet Paradise describes its workplace as focused on giving pets loving care and attention in a safe, entertaining environment. The company offers opportunities to apply for leadership, dog-training, and grooming academies, as well as pet-care training and career development. The listed 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 operates in ten states and has more than 60 locations in operation or development.

Requirements

Have a genuine passion for working with animals.
Bring a cheerful, friendly, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
Be comfortable around dogs of all sizes.
Be physically able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Be flexible to 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 substantial 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 regarding pets’ 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 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 potential Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities.
Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship toward certification as a Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, with a scholarship toward 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 with an added mental health benefit, available to all employees.