Pet Care Technician Full Time

K9 Resorts of Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

K9 Resorts of Grand Rapids is hiring a Pet Care Technician to ensure the cleanliness and happiness of our furry guests. Your role will involve overseeing dog daycare, maintaining pristine accommodations, and pampering dogs with baths using premium shampoos.

We are dedicated to providing a loving and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a love for dogs, and the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Join our team where you can thrive in a positive and rewarding atmosphere!

Qualifications

• Able to lift at least 20 lbs.
• Must demonstrate a love for dogs.
• Positive, professional, and hardworking attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Doggy Daycare and ensure dog safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of accommodations and resort areas.
• Pamper dogs and keep them clean and fresh.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Ability to lift 20 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

About K9 Resorts

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel aims to delight our guests and wow our clients, being a home away from home for the dogs we serve! We are second to no one when it comes to dog boarding and dog daycare. We do this through unparalleled training and development of our team. All with a best‑class facility that is designed around being a place where dogs want to come!

K9 Resorts are internationally recognized, multi‑award‑winning pet care facilities. Rated the top pet care franchise in the nation by the International Boarding and Pet Care Services Association, we have consistently been recognized as #1 by major publications. As a family‑owned and operated company experiencing exciting growth, we offer significant opportunities for advancement.

Core Job Duties

• Oversee Doggy Daycare. In this environment, you'll master dog behaviors and even their body language, anticipating and forecasting the dogs' actions, keeping dog safety top of mind.
• Just like any luxury resort, housekeeping and janitorial services are required. Similar to a housekeeper, you'll ensure our accommodations and other areas of the resort are impeccably clean. You'll act as a janitor, cleaning up after the dogs, too.
• Before check‑out, we love making sure our guests are fresh and clean, ready to return home. You'll get to pamper our guests, nourishing and shining their fur coats using the finest dog shampoo, imported from the south of France.

Our Culture and Values

• We have a positive mindset focused on our actions and attitudes.
• We thrive as a result of teamwork that looks out for one another.
• We provide legendary service, consistently, internally and externally.
• We are accountable, always looking to improve, always open to feedback.
• We will cherish and honor safety for all we touch.
• We strive for perfection, even in the midst of impossibility, with intense attention to detail.

Job Summary

As a Pet Care Technician at K9 Resorts, you will be at the heart of our commitment to cleanliness and compassionate care. This role involves spending ample time with our furry friends, ensuring their well-being and happiness. If you love dogs and don't mind getting your hands dirty, this is the perfect job for you. Daily tasks include cleaning accommodations, giving baths, and managing doggie daycare. Strong communication and observation skills, along with a keen eye for detail, are essential.

Pet Care Technician Qualifications

• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some weekend and holiday hours are required.
• A "Can-Do" attitude focusing on "How can I help?" with any situation.
• Demonstrate a love for dogs.
• Positive, professional, hardworking.
• Janitor & housekeeping experience a plus.