Pet Care Attendant

Crossroads Pet Resort; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossroads Pet Resort in Orange County is seeking compassionate animal lovers to join our boarding, training, daycare and grooming team. Evening and weekend shifts are available with a differential above base pay; you must be able to work Mon-Fri and weekends.

Training on our feeding, exercise protocols and dog behavior will be provided. Candidate must have at least 1 year of dog care experience, strong references, attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach to safeguarding the animals in

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dog care experience.
• Strong references and reliable work history.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Team player with dedication to animals.
• Must pass training on feeding/exercising protocols.

Responsibilities

• Feed and exercise dogs as part of daily routines.
• Clean enclosures and assist with dog washing and grooming prep.
• Do laundry and maintain a clean kennel environment.
• Work well in a team and communicate effectively with staff.
• Maintain safety and follow protocols for animal care.
• Learn feeding/exercising protocols and body language cues.

Skills

Dog care experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Feed & exercise dogs

Clean kennels

Laundry

Job description

Job Description

Join a dedicated team of animal lovers! We are a well-established and well-respected boarding, training, daycare and grooming facility in OC. We have been in business at our current location for more than 25 years.

We currently have evening/weekend shifts available: Shifts can include days during the week and a Saturday and/or Sunday. Shifts can vary but usually start at 1:45pm and end around 9:00pm. Evening/weekend shifts receive a salary differential above base pay.

Must be available to work Monday thru Friday as well as weekends.

If you are the special person we are looking for you will:

• love animals, especially dogs and MUST have 1 year experience
• have a steady work history with excellent references
• have attention to detail
• understand the importance of quality and safety
• be willing to feed and exercise the dogs as well as clean the enclosures and do laundry
• enjoy working as a team and get along well with others
• be dedicated to the animals under your care while you are at work
• not mind hard work or working outside
• be willing to work on holidays or as needed

Those with previous animal experience will be given priority, but an enthusiasm to work with animals is just as important. You will start out learning how to clean and maintain a healthy environment, then will be taught our feeding and exercising protocols and will receive training on dog behavior and how to read body language during dog-to-dog interactions. This is a labor-intensive job; you will be on your feet and you will be working outside.

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Typical end time - day or night shift: 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Typical start time - day or night shift: 6:45 am - 2pm