Overnight Pet Care Specialist - Safe Boarding & Grooming

All American Pet Resorts New Bern; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

401(k) plan

Supplemental health insurance

Job summary

All American Pet Resorts New Bern seeks an Overnight Kennel Technician to care for dogs and cats during overnight hours. You will perform feeding, walks, baths, and monitoring to ensure the safety and happiness of pets in our care, while maintaining clean facilities and accurate records.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dog handling experience, strong knowledge of dog body language, and the ability to work weekends and full shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional dog handling experience.
• Strong understanding of dog body language and behavior.
• Ability to distinguish routine behaviors from aggressive/abnormal ones.
• Ability to move pets safely inside and outside the building.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and peak boarding times.
• Ability to remain at the resort for the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform AM feeding and administer medications according to protocols.
• Conduct last PM and first AM walks for every dog in the facility.
• Switch cats to the play area every two hours.
• Provide baths to dogs as scheduled, ensuring safety in tubs and dryers.
• Monitor dog behavior and identify routine, aggressive, or abnormal behaviors.
• Perform nightly walkabouts and address issues immediately.
• Ensure kennels and floors are clean and free of standing water.
• Complete PM play yard cleaning and sanitation following protocol.
• Replenish grooming and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Check pets in and out using the computer system and ensure invoices are accurate.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers.
• Maintain resort security during your shift and take emergency action if needed.

Skills

Dog handling experience

Dog body language

Behavior assessment

Flexible weekend availability

Shift endurance

Job description

All American Pet Resorts New Bern seeks an Overnight Kennel Technician to care for dogs and cats during overnight hours. You will perform feeding, walks, baths, and monitoring to ensure the safety and happiness of pets in our care, while maintaining clean facilities and accurate records.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dog handling experience, strong knowledge of dog body language, and the ability to work weekends and full shifts.