Come. Stay. Grow with us!
Welcome to Morris Animal Inn, a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services for dogs and cats. Honored as a NJ Family Business of the Year and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in NJ, we are a team deeply passionate about our work with dogs and cats.
We are now hiring Part-Time Pet Care Specialists at our Warren location. PLEASE NOTE: We are staffed Monday-Sunday from 6AM-10PM and availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
Our starting pay rate ranges from $15.50 to $16.50 per hour and is dependent on your prior professional pet care experience. Additional pay considerations for applicants with significant pet care experience and relevant team leader/supervisory experience.
What does a Pet Care Specialist do?
- Engage hands-on in the health and wellness of our canine and feline guests.
- Prepare & deliver meals while following precise schedules and instructions.
- Provide engaging enrichment activities, including nature trail walks, off-leash play, and cuddle sessions.
- Maintain detailed records for each pet guest.
- Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and pet areas.
- Help us deliver outstanding customer service by maintaining detailed observations and records for each pet guest.
What does Morris Animal Inn offer?
- Clear and structured training and growth opportunities.
- Generous discounts on our products & services, including employee pet daycare.
- Unique & innovative Employee Rewards & Recognition Program.
- Weekly pay with direct deposit.
- Flexible scheduling with bi-weekly advance notice.
- Opportunity for full-time positions with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match).
Key Qualifications for Candidates
- Experience & Comfort with Animals: Prior experience in caring for dogs and cats is preferred. Candidates should naturally be comfortable and skilled in handling various breeds and temperaments.
- Good Communication Skills: Candidates must be effective communicators, capable of engaging positively with both team members and pet owners.
- Prioritize Teamwork & Schedule Adherence: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is essential, along with adherence to a structured daily schedule.
- Understanding of our Cleaning Responsibilities: Candidates should be willing and able to perform cleaning duties related to the care of dogs and cats.
- Availability: Must be available to work on weekends and holidays.