Pet Care Specialist

Are you an animal lover looking for growth and opportunity? We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with leadership qualities and at least 3 years experience to join our dedicated team.

We are looking to fill our morning (6:30am-3pm) or evening shift (2:30-7:30pm and weekend 8:30am-5pm)

This is a full time position with a 3 month probation period.

Please note we do background checks and ask for 2 referrals.

Posh Pet Club is a boutique daycare, boarding and grooming facility founded by the Founder and Lead Dog Trainer of Back to Basics Dog Training (100 5 stars reviews On Google).

Looking for the following shifts :

Monday - Friday 6:30am-3pm

Monday- Friday 2:30pm-7:30pm

Weekends 8:30am-5pm

Websites :

Back to Basics Dog Training - backtobasicsdt.com

Posh Pet Club - poshpetclub.com

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible – capable of doing work that requires some shifts in direction as we grow and expand as a business.
• Communicator— able to give and take feedback and ask questions to learn and grow.
• Leader - looking to grow with the company, eventually able to lead others and set a great example for the team.

Posh Pet Team Values :

Customer-Centricity: Putting customers at the center of everything we do and striving to exceed their expectations especially regarding the care of their pets.

Innovation: Embracing creativity and forward-thinking to continuously improve our procedures and services.

Collaboration: Fostering a culture of teamwork and open communication, where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.

Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in our services for the pets and interactions with clients and colleagues.

Employee Growth: Supporting the development of our employees to help them reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise large groups of pets
• Proper animal restraint and understanding individual dog behavior and preference.
• Assist in the cleaning of the facility and maintenance of inventory.
• Preparing meals and activities
• Client Service (cross trained for front desk duties)
• Client education and relationship building with clients.
• Medication preparation and administration
• Assist grooming staff with bathing and handling if needed
• Finding solutions to different challenges that may arise on a daily basis.
• Managing and supervising the team in the absence of manager.
• Training and mentoring new hires.
• Work with management team to continuously improve procedures and services.

Requirements :

• Take initiative and have excellent decision making skills.
• A passion for dogs and animal care. Willingness to learn and understand animal behavior.
• Team player, proactive, punctual and hard working
• Honest, Reliable & trustworthy and punctual.
• Respectful, independent and solution oriented.
• Outgoing, honest and detail oriented - A cheerful and positive attitude focused on teamwork.
• Must be alert and sensitive to dogs’ needs and behavior at all times.
• Ability to work in an environment where you will experience constant standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, cleaning, etc. for 6 hours.
• Be able to work morning shift 6:30am-3pm and evening shift 2:30-7:30pm
• Preferably live in or near the city
• Great communication skills with management, the Posh team and clients.
• A genuine love and care for animals and people
• Have a car, and able to board dogs in your home (big plus, but not necessary)
• Ambitious and excited to help a new business grow and expand
• Able to ask questions and give feedback respectfully
• Eager to take on leadership opportunities including training and mentoring in the future.

Benefits And Perks being part of Posh Pet Team :

• Quick and defined growth opportunities
• Plenty of leadership opportunities especially with fast-growing new business.
• Have a regular set schedule
• Work for a company and management team that cares about our safety and your job enjoyment
• Work with people who all love and work with animals every day
• Convenient app lets you view your daily schedule and instructions/information for each pet as well as communicate directly with your clients
• BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK! (for daycare)
• Employee discounts on boarding and grooming
• $50 Birthday Bonus
• Holiday Bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Regular raises

Note : We welcome dogs of all sizes and ages. As a Handler you must be able to communicate with co-workers and employers about dogs and what you see. Example: dogs eating poop, throwing up, peeing in the cages, watching the demeanor of a dog if they look irritated, sick, or aggressive, etc. Communication is very important! Must not be afraid of dogs and have experience with working with dogs.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday - Sunday
• Overtime as needed
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pet care: 3 years (Preferred)
• Animal care: 3 years (Preferred)
• Kennel experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Animal handling: 3 years (Preferred)
• Service Industry : Preferred
• Leadership experience : Preferred

Posh Pet Club provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18