Pet Care Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for a Pet Care Professional to be a part of a growing industry leader pet care business. We have opportunities to develop a career in a well-established pet care facility. This position will work in Customer Service, Grooming, and Daycamp and will allow the correct individual to work in a team environment in order to provide quality and efficient customer service to each and every client and to positively contribute to the lives of the pets entrusted to our care!

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that each pet and guest receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every guest, maintain outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service
• Willing and able to step into and facilitate care in any department necessary to provide a trusting and friendly environment for the animals and clients
• Cross-training between grooming, customer service, and daycamp in order to be a well-rounded and helpful aid to the managers
• Monitor socialization of dogs and able to step in and speak up when potential incidents arise
• Able to communicate with clients in order to keep them up to date on animals in care
• Cleaning and upkeep of facility as needed
• Grooming duties such as bathing and nail trims to provide a full service environment

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks this position may be required to perform.

What's in it for you?

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Weekly paychecks
• Training and growth potential
• 401k plus employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Free Pet Boarding and Dog DayCamp
• Discounts on Training and Grooming
• Bring your dog to work with you!
• Benefits may vary per position and department

Kennelwood Pet Resorts opened its first location in 1974. Since the beginning, Kennelwood has been a leader in the pet care industry being the first to introduce pet services like Shed-X and Doggie DayCamp and continues the tradition by offering services such as training, grooming, dog daycamp, and boarding. Kennelwood has nine convenient pet resort locations as well as a Kennelwood Academy for Dog Training Professionals. Kennelwood continues to be an industry leader and has the philosophy that the experiences we create form connections that build trust and confidence. Join our team and be a part of the tradition and contribute to the lives of the pets entrusted in our care!

Qualifications:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
• Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes
• Comfortable working around pet hair and dander
• A passion for animals and previous pet handling experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Previous dog bathing and groom technician experience