Pet Care Specialist - Part-Time / Corpus Christi
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PET CARE SPECIALIST- PET HANDLERBarkaritaville Pet Resort of Corpus Christi, TX is looking to hire a Part-Time Pet Care Specialist - Pet Handler to aid us in providing 5-star service that gets people talking and tails wagging. Are you a people person and an animal lover? Would you like to get experience in the pet industry with a respected company that offers a fun work environment? If so, please read on!This position starts at $11.00/hr, depending on experience. Part-Time positions will also be eligible for company-sponsored employee benefits including 401K, continuing education, and discounts on products and services! If this sounds like the purrrfect opportunity for you, skip the cat nap and apply today!Pet Care Specialist Pet Handler:Remember the movie Hotel for Dogs ? Imagine how fun it would be to actually do something amazing like that in real life! Can you see yourself loving and fur babies? If you truly love animals, have worked with them, or know you would enjoy keeping them happy, healthy and safe, then we want you to apply to be one of our Pet Care Specialists today! Having past experience in hospitality, restaurant or customer care positions is a huge help, and can compensate for not having past pet care employment. We have a two-step application process. The first is completing our quick online application. The second involves completing an assessment. About Barkaritaville Pet Resort:We are a full-service, state-of-the-art, pet care facility. We are well known for our high level of service and truly focus on making sure our clients have peace of mind when dropping off their special loved ones to us, for care and safe-keeping. We are located in Corpus Christi, and have the largest indoor play areas of any daycare or lodging facility in the area. We are locally owned and managed, with 25+ plus years of experience in the animal industry. We have huge outside fenced-in yards, where the dogs can run and play. We provide on-the-job training in dog body language and behavior, and certifications as Pet Care Specialists, Pet First Aid and CPR. We offer great pay and benefits, depending on experience.What life as a Pet Care Specialist looks like:Our specialists truly love our furry guests of all shapes and sizes, and are able to handle each with control, calm discipline, and positivity. As a specialist, you will be moving and grooving all day long, squatting, stooping, bending, lifting, cleaning, scooping, vacuuming, etc. The time flies as you put your heart and mind into keeping our place and our pet friends in tip-top shape! You will bathe, feed, walk, and monitor our guests closely to ensure they are eating well and are well-adjusted while in our care. You will be gentle and respectful toward our fur friends while instilling good canine manners for all guests. We are open 365 days a year, so you will rotate spending some weekends and holiday time caring for our four-legged friends. You will also get the opportunity to show potential customers around our facilities with enthusiasm and pride. You will have times of multi-tasking, answering pet parent calls, and using your computer skills, as we track our fur friends progress, check customer records, and move pets in and out of our system. Your passion for pet care and interacting with our clients will be truly enjoyable to you, if you are the right candidate for Barkaritaville!Job Qualifications:Passion and love for animalsGentle, patient, positive can-do attitudeAttentive to detailClean, well-groomed, professionalGreat customer service skillsDependable, Honest, KindWilling to follow our best processes A high school diploma or equivalentExcellent work history and referencesHours20-30 hours a week. Part-Time Holidays and Weekends are our busiest time.Please, NO calls to inquire about the position. Only online applicants that complete the full application process and pass our qualifications will be considered.