Become a full-time Animal Care Shift Lead with Playful Pups Retreat at our Milton Grove Road North location in Elizabethtown, PA! We're looking for someone who can effectively manage our staff as they provide top-notch care to our clients' pets. This position earns a competitive wage of $13.50 - $14.00 per hour, based on experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our compassionate culture, we offer our pet care team the following benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Insurance through AFLAC
• Scheduling flexibility
• Employee discounts
• Ability to bring your dog to work

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This position is full-time and either works 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM OR 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Additionally, we are seeking candidates who are available to work every other weekend as well as on some major holidays.

As our Animal Care Shift Lead, you are vital to our daily operations. You delegate tasks to each team member on shift, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Skillfully, you run playgroups, supervising the dogs as they interact with each other. If there are any issues, you help to resolve the conflict. Additionally, you assist with feedings and give pets their medications on schedule and contribute to the daily sanitation of the facility. Extremely kind and compassionate, the daily care you provide each animal is world-class. You love working with dogs and take pride in the part you play in our team's success!

ABOUT US

At Playful Pups Retreat, our goal is to be the best home away from home for each pet. We are a premier pet resort that is committed to providing a fun, healthy, and nurturing environment for furry friends while owners are away for the day or for vacation. Our focus is on enrichment and exercise to provide mental and physical stimulation as well as ongoing socialization, training, and confidence building. And, of course, a lot of belly rubs and snuggles! We recognize that each dog is an individual with a unique personality. We get to know each pet so that we can provide individualized care.

Each member of our team is positive, dependable, and knowledgeable about dog behavior. Our work environment is fun, happy, and supportive. We like to promote internally and offer our team a variety of growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer generous wages, benefits, and perks.

OUR IDEAL ANIMAL CARE SHIFT LEAD

• Punctual - effectively manages multiple competing priorities while staying organized and meeting deadlines
• Reliable - excellent organization and time management skills that others can count on
• Effective communicator - strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Motivator - leads and inspires employees to achieve daily success
• Friendly - maintains a warm and caring demeanor

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR ANIMAL CARE SHIFT LEAD

• 18+ years of age
• Some professional experience handling dogs
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, such as standing for long periods of time and working outside in a variety of weather conditions

Experience working at a doggie daycare, boarding facility, or as a dog trainer would be a plus! If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as our Animal Care Shift Lead!

Location: 17022