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Bed and Biscuit of Ithaca is an upscale dog/cat boarding facility in the Ithaca/Enfield area of Tompkins County, New York. We are now hiring for a Pet Care Specialist. Must be positive, detail oriented, & patient, as you will work with up to 40 dogs with your team on any given day. Ability to work as a team is a must. Applicants are responsible for supervising and caring for groups of daycare / boarding dogs. Candidates must also be able to work outdoors most of the time, handle large dogs and lift at least 50 lbs. Working on some holidays is a must. This is not a seasonal position. Must have own transportation.
If you're interested, please provide us a copy of your resume.
Qualifications
● Never late to work
● Thrives under pressure
● Likes to give and receive feedback
● Team player, but can definitely work alone
● Able to be physically active from beginning to end of a shift
● Can work without their cell phone
● Likes to have FUN while they WORK
● Multitasker
● Detail oriented
● Caring
● Dog lover
● Reliable
● Thinks that complaining, negativity, and drama are the worst sounds on earth
● Amazing attitude
● Communicates clearly and honestly
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience working with dogs in Animal Science, Veterinary Services, Dog Training, Animal Shelters, or Rescue Experience.
Responsibilities
● Cleaning indoor and outdoor doggies runs
● Cleaning kitty room and grooming rooms
● Sweeping and mopping the lobby, bathroom, kitchen, and hallway plus general
housekeeping
● Preparing doggie food and feeding doggies
● Supervising, walking, caring and playing with dogs, individually or in medium to
large sized groups
● Cleaning up after doggies
● Customer service in checking dogs in and out of the computer system
● Gathering belongings pertaining to dogs and bringing out for check-out
Job Type:
Part-Time Shift 2
Hourly Compensation:
$17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
● Employee discounts
● Paid Sick Leave & Paid Vacation
● Disability & Family Leave Insurance
● Health Insurance – 50% paid by Bed & Biscuit of Ithaca
● Overtime
● Double overtime on Holidays
● Gasoline Reimbursement
Additional Compensation:
● Tips
● Bonus opportunities
Schedules:
● Full-Time Shift 1
● Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
● Full-Time Shift 2
● Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
● Part-Time Shift 1
● Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
● Part-Time Shift 2
● Thursday, Friday, Saturday
● Some Holidays (depending on shift & availability)
● Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
● Ithaca, NY 14850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Location: In person – this is not a remote position
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