Resort Associate - Lakewood Ranch

$28,080 - $28,080/Yr

Pet Paradise Resort - Bradenton, FL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Bradenton, FL

51-100 employees

Accommodation

About the position

The Resort Associate at Pet Paradise is responsible for providing care and supervision for pets in a safe and engaging environment. This role involves physical labor, including pet handling, cleaning, and maintaining the facility, while ensuring the well-being of the animals. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and various training programs in pet care and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with pets inside the resort and outside in play yards.
• Follow directions on feeding times, amounts, and types of food.
• Maintain cleanliness of suites and dog runs by disinfecting, washing floors, scrubbing walls, and removing animal waste.
• Empty trash, mop floors, and clean restrooms, common areas, and the employee breakroom.
• Monitor and record important information about pets, reporting any unusual behaviors or injuries to management and veterinarian services.
• Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
• Keep dogs secure and maintain a high standard of pet safety by adhering to training policies.

Requirements

• Considerable physical labor including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and maintenance of suites.
• True passion for working with animals.
• Cheerful, friendly, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Flexibility to accommodate resort schedule needs including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
• Ability to receive instructions and remain adaptive to change and training material.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in pet care or related fields.
• Certification in pet first aid or CPR.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement through Unleashed Leadership Academy.
• Grooming Academy training.
• STRIVE scholarship programs for veterinary assistant, technician, or practice manager.
• Canine Training Program.
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp for personal pets.
• 30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding (non-holidays).
• On-demand pay with DailyPay.
• Discounted Veterinary Care and Grooming Services.
• Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance.
• Fitness Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off for both full-time and part-time employees.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health benefits.