Job Description

The Pet Pro is directly responsible for the care of the dog and cat guests at the resort. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who is a team player, self-motivated, takes direction well, has excellent communication skills, and has great attention to detail. This is a service-related industry and you should not only be skilled at customer service but passionate about helping people and animals. You’ll work in our Daycare and Boarding areas to care for and ensure the safety of the guests in our facility. Not only will you focus on handling dogs + cats all day, but on the cleanliness of the facility. Attendance and dependability are of the utmost importance for this role as there are furry guests that depend on you. Some weekend availability is required.

Qualifications:

Passion for pet care and customer service 

Must be able to handle multiple tasks and remain flexible with assigned duties 

Must be able to work well in a team environment 

Demonstrates excellent time and task management 

Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation with team and clients 

Must be consistently positive, punctual, and professional 

Work Environment/Physical Demands 

• Move throughout the resort for extended periods of time (up to 6-8 hours per day). 

• Being able to lift and move 40 lbs. 

• Understand and respond to team members' and guests’ requests in a loud environment 

• Bend, stoop, and reach in order to run and load dogs/cats, serve customers, and clean the resort 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability,

genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable

state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

At The Barkley, we employ responsible, devoted, and detail-oriented animal care professionals who perform their jobs superbly in an interesting, challenging, fulfilling, and enjoyable working environment. Our dedicated team leads the pack in providing personalized care to meet the needs of every unique furry guest.

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