Morris Animal Inn is a family-owned, award-winning pet resort with multiple locations in North New Jersey! We specialize in providing top-tier pet lodging, grooming, training, and daycare services. 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 the care we provide for dogs and cats.

We are now hiring Part-Time Pet Care Specialists at our Morristown facility.

Schedule: Part-time positions (up to 25 hours per week). Shift lengths vary based on business needs and your availability. Morning shifts begin at 6:00 AM; evening shifts end at 10:00 PM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Pay: Starting rate is $16.00-$17.50/hour based on prior professional pet care experience.

No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential!

What You'll Be Doing

• Engage hands-on in the health and wellness of our canine and feline guests.
• Prepare & deliver meals while following precise schedules and instructions.
• Maintain detailed observations and records for each pet guest to support quality care and customer service.
• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and pet areas.
• Participate in client interactions during pet drop off and pick up.

Morris Animal Inn is proud to offer

• Comprehensive hands-on training
• Potential to transition to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs
• Career growth opportunities with a transparent advancement structure
• Education Assistance Program to support professional development in pet care
• Employee discounts on dog daycare and other services
• A unique and innovative Rewards and Recognition program that celebrates staff contributions

Job Requirements

• Comfort and confidence walking and handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including reading, comprehending, and analyzing written material (for documentation, communication, and safety procedures)
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time, often on hard surfaces, and lift/push/pull/move up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level
• Full use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools
• Required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception
• Capable of working in noisy environments and around dog and cat dander, waster and cleaning chemicals
• Availability to work on weekends and holiday (essential as we care for pets 365 days a year!)

Ready to join our team? Apply today! At Morris Animal Inn, our people make the difference. We're proud to foster a team that shares our passion for compassionate, professional pet care. To learn more and view all current openings, visit our Careers Page at https://www.morrisanimalinn.com/about-us/careers/

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