What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Associate position at The Gold Leash?
Now Hiring: Pet Care Associate – $15/hr Tips!
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Non-Seasonal)
About Us:
The Gold Leash is a growing pet hotel and daycare that treats every pet like family. We offer a safe, fun, and clean environment for dogs, cats, and small animals—providing quality care and enrichment every day. We're looking for passionate, hard-working animal lovers to join our team!
What You’ll Do:
- Provide attentive care to dogs, cats, and small animals
- Monitor dog playgroups and ensure a safe, enriching environment
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in kennels and play areas
- Communicate effectively with team members and follow daily task lists
- Learn and grow! We promote from within and love developing talent
We’re Looking For:
- Reliable, detail-oriented individuals with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role
- Available for shifts between 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM, including weekends and holidays
- Animal handling experience is a plus—but we’re happy to train the right people!
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be 18 or older
- Seeking non-seasonal team members
Perks & Pay:
- Starting at $15/hr tips after training
- Paid training and hands-on mentorship
- Staff discount on services, including annual 5- and 10-day daycare packages
- Full-time 3rd party health insurance
- Positive, pet-loving workplace
- Growth opportunities into leadership roles
Love animals? Ready to get started?
Tell us why you’d be a great fit. Submit your resume and availability. We’re hiring at all three locations and would love to find the right candidate to grow with our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Darien, IL 60561 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Darien, IL 60561: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
