What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Supervisor position at Playful Pups Retreat?
Playful Pups Retreat at our Milton Grove Road North location in Elizabethtown, PA is looking to hire a full-time Animal Care Supervisor to manage our staff as they provide top-notch care to our clients' pets. Do you love animals? Are you a natural leader? Do you have excellent organizational skills? Would you like to work for a company that has a wonderful atmosphere? If so, please read on!
This position earns a competitive wage of $14.00-$15.00 per hour, based on experience. We provide fantastic benefits, including paid time off (PTO), insurance through AFLAC, scheduling flexibility, employee discounts, and the ability to bring your dog to work. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT PLAYFUL PUPS RETREAT
At Playful Pups Retreat, our goal is to be the best home away from home for each pet. We are a premier pet resort that is committed to providing a fun, healthy, and nurturing environment for furry friends while owners are away for the day or for vacation. Our focus is on enrichment and exercise to provide mental and physical stimulation as well as ongoing socialization, training, and confidence building. And, of course, a lot of belly rubs and snuggles! We recognize that each dog is an individual with a unique personality. We get to know each pet so that we can provide individualized care.
Each member of our team is positive, dependable, and knowledgeable about dog behavior. Our work environment is fun, happy, and supportive. We like to promote internally and offer our team a variety of growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer generous wages, benefits, and perks.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR
In this position, you are vital to our daily operations. You delegate tasks to each team member on shift, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Skillfully, you run playgroups, supervising the dogs as they interact with each other. If there are any issues, you help to resolve the conflict. Additionally, you assist with feedings and give pets their medications on schedule and contribute to the daily sanitation of the facility. Extremely kind and compassionate, the daily care you provide each animal is world-class. You love working with dogs and take pride in the part you play in our team's success!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR
- 18 years of age
- Some professional experience handling dogs
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, such as standing for long periods of time and working outside in a variety of weather conditions
Experience working at a doggie daycare, boarding facility, or as a dog trainer would be a plus! Are you punctual and reliable? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you extremely caring and compassionate? Do you have good leadership skills? Can you manage a variety of tasks effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR AN ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR
This position is full-time and either works 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM OR 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Additionally, we are seeking candidates who are available to work every other weekend as well as on some major holidays.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 17022
Salary : $14 - $15