Seasonal Resort Associate - Lawrenceville

Pet Paradise•Lawrenceville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is hiring a Seasonal Resort Associate to care for pets at its Lawrenceville resort. The role involves supervising and interacting with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, following feeding instructions, maintaining clean and safe facilities, and monitoring and reporting important information about pets. Associates use dog-handling techniques taught by management and follow training and safety policies. The work includes considerable physical labor such as handling and walking pets, cleaning, and maintaining suites. Candidates should 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 times. Pet Paradise describes its work environment as focused on providing pets with attentive care in a safe, entertaining setting. Team members may apply for company training programs and advancement opportunities in leadership, dog training, and grooming. The company operates in ten states, with more than 60 locations in operation or under development.

Requirements

Have a true passion for working with animals.
Have a cheerful, friendly, and positive 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 materials.
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 instructions for 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 behaviors, 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

Opportunities to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy, Dog Training Academy, and Grooming Academy; the academies include hands-on leadership training or scholarships for professional certifications.
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.
Starting rate of $13.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after the hire date and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.