Pet Care Specialist
About the position Barkaritaville Pet Resort in Corpus Christi is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Kennel Attendants to help deliver top-notch care to the pets entrusted to them. This role is suitable for individuals looking to build a long-term career or pick up part-time hours doing something meaningful. The ideal candidates are dependable, energetic, can work hard, take initiative, and always put pets first. The primary role is to care for dogs staying at the facility by ensuring their comfort, cleanliness, safety, and happiness. This involves engaging with dogs of all sizes and personalities and maintaining a clean and well-organized environment. The job requires working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and is physically active, involving bending, lifting, walking, and being on your feet for most of the shift.
Responsibilities
- Feeding, walking, and bathing pets
- Monitoring behavior and reporting any concerns
- Cleaning and sanitizing suites, yards, and common areas
- Scooping waste, mopping, vacuuming, and doing laundry
- Assisting with check-ins and check-outs
- Occasionally giving facility tours and updating pet records in our system
- Working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, humidity, and rain
Requirements
- Dependable, energetic individuals
- Ability to work hard and take initiative
- Must put pets first
- Weekend and holiday availability is required (alternating weekends and holidays)
- A strong love for animals
- Friendly, calm, and patient demeanor
- High level of reliability and attention to detail
- Ability to follow safety procedures and handle pets responsibly
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Professional appearance and communication
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice-to-haves
- Previous pet care experience
- Previous hospitality experience
- Previous customer service experience
Benefits
- Tips
- On-the-job training in canine body language, safety, and behavior
- Certification opportunities in Pet First Aid and CPR
- Supportive and team-oriented work culture
- Medical and dental insurance (for Full-Time Team Members)
- Paid time off (PTO) (for Full-Time Team Members)
- Time and a half on holidays (for Full-Time Team Members)
- Employee discounts on services and retail (for Full-Time Team Members)
- Continuing education opportunities (for Full-Time Team Members)
- Performance-based incentives (for Full-Time Team Members)