Job Description
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Come. Stay. Grow with us! Morris Animal Inn, Inc,, a family-owned and operated luxury pet resort offering the finest in lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services, is now hiring Dog Daycare Counselors at our Morristown, NJ location. The position starts at $15.25 - $16.50 per hour, depending on your professional pet care experience. Our Dog Daycare department operates from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. We offer shifts ranging between 7 to 9 hours in length. Please note that some weekend and holiday availability is required. Your Role as a Dog Daycare Counselor: - Supervise and engage in playful group and individual activities for dogs of various breeds and sizes.
- Monitor dog behavior to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Assist in crafting unique dog enrichment plans.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all pet and work areas.
- Provide daily updates to pet parents, fostering strong relationships.
- Collaborate with our amazing teams, all dedicated to expert pet care.
Why Choose Morris Animal Inn? - Career Growth: Structured paths for professional development and advancement. This is a great start for anyone looking to pursue a path in dog behavior and training.
- Employee Perks: Generous discounts on our services, including employee pet daycare.
- Continued Learning: Access to our continuing education program to help you build your dream career in pet care.
- Rewards & Recognition: Participate in our unique and innovative employee rewards program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: For full-time staff (35+ hrs/week), including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid vacation. Partial benefits available for part-time status over 25 hours per week.
- Flexible Scheduling: Bi-weekly schedules with advance notice to fit your life.
What We're Looking For: - Must love and be able to confidently handle dogs of all breeds and sizes; from the teacup type to the 'are you sure that's not a small horse?' and everything in between.
- Prior experience in dog daycare or boarding facility (preferred, but not required).
- A basic understanding of dog behavior and body language.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interactions.
- Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Availability for weekend and holiday shifts (essential as we care for dogs 365 days a year!).
Apply Now! At Morris Animal Inn, you're not just getting a job; you're joining a company that values your passion and dedication to working with dogs in an enriching and safe environment.
Salary Description
$15.25 - $16.50 per hour Morris Animal Inn, Inc.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Monday to Friday,