Seasonal Pet Care Assistant

Bay Paws Pet Resort; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday incentive pay

Free snacks

Fun team environment

Permanent hire potential

Job summary

Bay Paws Pet Resort in Ybor City, Tampa is hiring Temporary Boarding Assistants to support our busy holiday season. You will help with cleaning, laundry, kitchen, and yard upkeep, setting up suites, and assisting the care team so every pet guest feels at home.

Seasonal teammates have potential for permanent hire or cross-training into year-round roles after the holidays.

Qualifications

• Hard-working, reliable and organized.
• Comfortable around dogs and cats.
• Available to work holiday season including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s periods.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, clean, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• High-Volume Cleaning: Pressure-wash, sanitize, and reset boarding suites for arriving holiday guests.
• Laundry & Kitchen Support: Run continuous loads of laundry, manage pet dishes, and keep pet belongings organized.
• Yard Upkeep: Keep outdoor play yards clear of waste and debris.
• Assist the Care Team: Help set up suites with beds, blankets, and water bowls.

Skills

Hard-working

Reliable

Organized

Dog & Cat friendly

Job description

Looking to earn extra income over the holiday season? Want to get your foot in the door at Tampa Bay's premier luxury pet resort? Bay Paws Pet Resort - Ybor City is hiring Temporary Boarding Assistants to help support our team during our busiest time of the year (late October through early January)!

This seasonal position focuses on facility support-keeping our boarding suites, yards, laundry, and kitchen areas clean, sanitized, and organized so our pet guests receive top-tier care. Plus, high-performing seasonal team members have the potential to be hired permanently or cross-trained into year-round pet care roles after the holidays!

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Cleaning: Pressure-wash, sanitize, and reset boarding suites for arriving holiday guests.
• Laundry & Kitchen Support: Run continuous loads of laundry, manage pet dishes, and keep pet belongings organized.
• Yard Upkeep: Keep outdoor play yards clear of waste and debris.
• Assist the Care Team: Help set up suites with beds, blankets, and water bowls so pets feel right at home.

The Perks

• Competitive hourly pay with holiday incentive pay on major holidays
• Free snacks in the breakroom to keep your energy up during peak shifts
• Fun, fast-paced team environment surrounded by tail wags!
• Opportunity for permanent hiring after the holiday season ends!

Who We Are Looking For

• You are hard-working, reliable, and love keeping spaces clean and organized.
• You are comfortable being around dogs and cats.
• You have full availability to work shifts during the holiday season (including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's periods).
• You have the physical stamina to stand, bend, clean, and lift up to 50 lbs.