Seasonal Resort Associate - Cary

Pet Paradise • Apex, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Seasonal Resort Associate to provide care and attentive supervision for pets at its Cary resort. The role involves interacting with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, following feeding instructions, maintaining clean suites and shared spaces, monitoring pets’ condition and behavior, and following safe handling and security procedures. This position requires substantial physical labor and flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak periods.

Pet Paradise describes itself as a full-service pet care destination offering day camp, grooming, veterinary care, and overnight boarding. The company operates or is developing more than 60 locations across ten states. Associates can apply for leadership, dog training, and grooming academies, and may receive company-paid training opportunities.

Requirements

• True passion for working with animals.
• Cheerful, friendly, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Comfort around dogs of all sizes and ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
• Ability to receive instructions and adapt to changes and training materials.
• Ability 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 regarding feeding times, amounts, and types of food.
• Clean and disinfect pet 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 rate 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 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.
• 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.
• Company-paid training programs and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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