Happy Tails Lodge: Pet Care Specialist
Looking for the paw-fect position where you can combine your love for animals with a rewarding career? Happy Tails Lodge, a locally owned and operated boarding and daycare facility, grooming salon, and pet supply store in Great Falls, MT, is seeking an extraordinary, energetic pet lover to join our team as a Pet Care Specialist.
At Happy Tails Lodge, our passion is providing supreme, unsurpassed service by putting the comfort and needs of our beloved pets above all else. If you're dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of animals and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
As a Pet Care Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring every pet at Happy Tails Lodge receives top-notch care. Your duties will include:
- Maintaining a spotless and safe environment: This involves thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing animal quarters, equipment, and rooms.
- Ensuring animal well-being: You'll be responsible for exercising animals according to schedule, providing adequate feeding and watering, and closely monitoring and recording any health or behavioral issues.
- Engaging and interacting with pets: Enjoy playing and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds, both indoors and outdoors, creating a stimulating and fun environment.
- Teamwork and communication: Work effectively and respectfully with fellow employees and pet owners, ensuring clear communication and a harmonious environment.
- Lending a paw: Assist other departments as needed, contributing to the overall success of Happy Tails Lodge.
Requirements:
To excel in this role, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- Animal handling ability: Be able to safely lift animals of various sizes and handle heavy equipment.
- Flexible availability: MUST be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Strong communication skills: Clearly and respectfully interact with colleagues and pet owners.
- Attention to detail: Maintain a keen eye for cleanliness, animal behavior, and facility standards.
- Physical stamina: Be comfortable working 10-hour shifts.
- Prior animal experience is a plus, but not required! We're looking for passion and a willingness to learn.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Apply today and become a cherished member of the Happy Tails Lodge family!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person