Pet Care Specialist

Morris Animal Inn; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive hands-on training

Career growth opportunities

Education Assistance Program

Employee discounts on services

Rewards and Recognition program

Job summary

Morris Animal Inn in Warren, NJ is hiring a Part-Time Pet Care Specialist to join our team caring for dogs and cats. This role offers 15–20 hours per week with varied shifts starting early mornings and evenings; weekend and holiday availability is required.

Starting pay ranges from $16.00 to $17.50 per hour, depending on experience. No prior professional experience is required, but a natural comfort with pets is essential.

Qualifications

• Comfort around dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes.
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (reading, writing).
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the health and wellness of canine and feline guests.
• Prepare and deliver meals according to schedules.
• Provide enrichment activities including walks and play.
• Maintain detailed observations and records for each pet guest.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of facilities.

Skills

Pet care

English communication

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about the care we provide for dogs and cats.

We are now hiring Part Time Pet Care Specialists at our Warren facility.

Schedule: This is a part-time position (15 - 20 hours per week). Shift lengths vary based on business needs and your availability. Morning shifts begin at 6:00 AM; evening shifts end as late as 10:00 PM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Pay: Starting rate is $16.00-$17.50/hour based on prior professional pet care experience.

No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential!

What You'll Be Doing

• Engage hands‑on in the health and wellness of our canine and feline guests.
• Prepare & deliver meals while following precise schedules and instructions.
• Provide engaging enrichment activities, including walks, off‑leash play, and cuddle sessions.
• Maintain detailed observations and records for each pet guest to support quality care and customer service.
• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and pet areas.

Morris Animal Inn is proud to offer

• Comprehensive hands‑on training
• Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure
• Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care
• Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services
• A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions

What We're Looking For

• Comfort and confidence walking and handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including reading, comprehending, and analyzing written material (for documentation, communication, and safety procedures)
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time, often on hard surfaces, and lift/push/pull/move up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level
• Capable of working in noisy environments and around dog and cat dander, waster and cleaning chemicals
• Availability to work on weekends and holiday (essential as we care for pets 365 days a year!)

At Morris Animal Inn, our people make the difference. We're proud to foster a team that shares our passion for compassionate, professional pet care.