What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrichment Specialist position at Bay Paws Pet Resort?
Job Summary
- To develop and oversee sustainable behavior and enrichment programs for our pets in a day care and boarding environment.
- Work in collaboration with the daycare lead and staff to implement and execute practices of the enrichment program.
- Maintain comprehensive behavior observations and record them in the pet’s profile on our Pet Exec system.
- Communicate with and counsel pet parents to give them a good understanding of their pet’s behaviors and needs.
- Maintain clean and safe play yards
- Clean and sanitize all dishes and toys
Experience
- At least 6 months- 1 years of experience working with dogs in a pet care/training facility focused on daycare and the support of modified behaviors.
- A Certified Dog Behavior Certificate or Dog Training Certificate is preferred but not required.
- The ability to work with dogs of all sizes and unknown dispositions in a safe, effective and humane manner.
- Ability to review existing programs, processes and research with the intention of applying the best practice.
- Flexibility in scheduling and workflow.
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 lbs for short distances and to humanely restrain a dog when necessary
- Must have sincere interest in working with our pets and a passion to help them grow and thrive by way of enrichment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Pet care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16