Pet Care Attendant

**Bay Paws Trinity will not be open until April 2024**

BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pet Care Attendant to join our team at Bay Paws Pet Resort. We welcome pups and kitties of all shapes, sizes, and breed and we want YOU to help us take care of them! If you love spending time with animals, want to gain more hands-on experience, and want access to endless tools to help you grow in the pet professional field, this may be the paw-fect job for you!

About Bay Paws Pet Resort

Bay Paws Trinity is a BRAND NEW building, becoming the company's third location in the Tampa Bay area. We offer offering luxury boarding, daycare, and grooming services for cats, dogs, and pocket pets. All boarding suites and daycare play areas are equipped with cameras accessible through our client portal. We believe that the best Pet Care requires an understanding and knowledge of pet behavior, in addition to excellent customer service. Our owner is one of less than 300 people worldwide certified as a Professional Animal Care Manager.

Benefits

· Competitive pay ranging from $14-$15.50/hour, dependent on experience

· Access to continued education tools

· Structured tier system to encourage growth, development, and promotions

· Ability to partake in promotional events

· PTO for full-time and part-time employees after one year

· Holiday pay and incentives

· Free snacks in the breakroom

· Employee of the Month program with cash prizes

· Bring your dog to work for free

· Free pet boarding

· Discounts on retail and bathing

· Flexible scheduling

· And more!

Responsibilities

• Supervise daycare dogs, ensuring their safety and providing a positive and stimulating environment.
• Engage in playtime activities, including interactive games, fetch, and socialization.
• Maintain clean and sanitary daycare and boarding areas, including regular cleaning of the yard, play equipment, kennels, bedding, common areas, and the pool
• Stay informed about dog behavior, body language, and breed-specific traits to better understand and meet their needs.
• Provide food, water, and medications as directed by pet owners or management.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure and controlled environment for the pets.
• Administer basic grooming tasks such as brushing, nail trims, and bathing as needed.
• Provide compassionate care and attention to pets, addressing their needs and providing comfort during their stay.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of pet supplies and notify management when supplies need to be replenished.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with dogs, such as in a dog daycare, boarding facility, vet clinic, or animal shelter is preferred but we will train an enthusiastic candidate.
• Passion for working with dogs and providing exceptional care and attention to their needs.
• Knowledge of dog behavior, body language, and basic care practices - or willingness to learn!
• Have the capacity and willingness to learn about caring for animals, including feeding, handling, and cleaning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both pets and team members.
• Ability to work outside in Florida weather for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

If you want to get paid to work with animals and meet the above requirements, apply today to be part of the Bay Paws team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person