Join Our Pack! Animal Care Attendant – Spanish Springs Pet Resort
Spanish Springs Pet Resort is looking for a dedicated and reliable Animal Care Attendant to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love to clean, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Position Overview:
- Experience is not required – this is an entry-level position with opportunities for advancement.
- This position requires maintaining a clean environment all day, every day.
- Starting pay: $15 per hour with overtime pay after 8 hours per shift.
- Full-time and part-time positions available. (All shifts are from 7am-7pm. Part time is 2 days per week, full time 3/4 days ).
- All shifts are 12 hours shifts (11 paid hours).
- Shifts: 12-hour shifts from 7 AM – 7 PM, with a 1-hour lunch (12 PM – 1 PM) and two 15-minute breaks.
- To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to info@spanishspringspetresort.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service to pet owners.
- Maintain cleanliness by sanitizing and cleaning the entire facility daily.
- Ensure attention to detail in all tasks.
- Write and respond to professional emails.
- Review vaccine records for pets.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Sanitize all play yards and remove animal waste regularly.
- Clean and sanitize food and water bowls.
- Feed, monitor, and care for the pets in our facility.
- Administer medications and complete necessary documentation.
- Organize and relocate pets within designated areas as needed.
- Communicate effectively with team members throughout the day.
- Supervise pets in play areas to ensure their safety.
- Maintain a friendly, positive attitude with both pets and clients.
Job Requirements:
- Understanding we are cleaning most of the day.
- We walk about 30,000 steps daily.
- Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
- Ability to work with integrity and responsibility.
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Janitorial skills to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
- Ability to quickly learn animal behavior and body language.
- Comfortable handling high-stress situations.
- Comfortable in a loud environment.
- Basic computer skills and ability to write professional emails.
Physical & Special Requirements:
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet).
- Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs (e.g., dog food bags, trash bags).
- Tolerate loud environments.
- Work well under stress.
- Can multitask well.
- Comfortable working with animals of various temperaments and medical needs.
- Strength to handle and control large dogs (some may pull on leashes).
- Ability to maintain a safe and structured pack-play environment.
- Strong ability to follow instructions and protocols.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Overtime pay.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- 401K.
- Tips.
If you’re passionate about animals and want to be part of a hardworking, caring, and fun-loving team, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by sending your cover letter and resume to info@spanishspringspetresort.com.