Animal Care Counselor

Janry-Pet-Resort; Stewartsville (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Great Work Environment

Job summary

Janry Pet Resort seeks a compassionate Animal Care Counselor to join our team. You will be the backbone of daily operations, ensuring exceptional care for the animals in our charge and meeting their physical and emotional needs.

Your day-to-day includes feeding, walking, kennel cleaning, and maintaining detailed animal records. The ideal candidate loves animals, understands safe handling procedures, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals preferred (professional or volunteer).
• Knowledge of safe animal handling procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and punctuality.
• Collaborative mindset and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding and administering medications as needed.
• Walk, exercise, and engage animals in play and enrichment.
• Maintain clean kennels and sanitation of facilities.
• Greet clients and assist visitors.
• Keep accurate records of animal behaviors, health, and activities.

Skills

Animal care experience

Safe animal handling

Organization

Punctuality

Team player

Reliable transportation

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment: Work alongside a passionate team who loves animals as much as you do!
• Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable, direct experience in animal care, behavior, and handling.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Counselor to join our team! In this role, you will be the backbone of our daily operations, providing exceptional care for the animals in our charge and ensuring all of their physical and emotional needs are met.

Your day-to-day will include feeding, walking, cleaning kennels, and engaging the animals in both individual and group play. You will also be responsible for keeping precise records of our animals, tracking their unique temperaments, preferences, and daily care. The ideal candidate loves animals, understands safe handling procedures, and thrives both independently and as a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Daily Care: Meet the physical and emotional needs of all animals under our care, including feeding, administering medication, and keeping them comfortable.
• Exercise & Enrichment: Walk, play with, and socialise the animals to keep them happy and active.
• Sanitation: Deep-clean kennels, play spaces, and work areas multiple times daily to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.
• Facility Upkeep: Wash bedding, sanitize toys, and keep supplies organized.
• Customer Service: Warmly greet and assist clients, visitors, and pet parents.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed, accurate records of all animals' behaviors, health, and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience working with animals (professional or volunteer) is highly desired.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with safe animal handling procedures and best practices.
• Traits: Strong organizational skills, a high level of punctuality, and a collaborative "team player" mindset.
• Reliability: Must have dependable personal transportation.