Join the Alcala Pet Resort Team as a Pet Technician!

Are you passionate about pets and looking to work in a fun, professional, supportive environment? Do you have professional or volunteer experience in the pet care industry and want to take your career to the next level? Since 1975, Alcala County Pet Resort, has been a leader in the dog daycare industry, and we seek to grow our team in beautiful Encinitas, CA!

Why Alcala Pet Resort?

As a family-owned business, we foster a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where teamwork thrives.
We take great pride in providing high-quality care for our furry guests, treating each pet as our own.
Our spacious resort-style facility ensures that every dog feels at home while enjoying a safe and engaging experience. This is a state-of-the-art facility.

Job Details:

Positions Available: Part-Time or Full-Time Pet Technicians
Shift Hours: Daytime shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM
This role will require availability on weekends and holidays.
No temporary positions are available; we seek long-term, permanent people to work with our pets in all four seasons.
Location: 1273 Crest Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

What You’ll Do:

As a Pet Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in the daily care of our canine guests, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy. Your responsibilities will include:

Walking dogs to and from outdoor exercise areas.
Engaging pets in fun play activities.
Distributing food and clean water as per instructions.
Maintaining cleanliness by sanitizing enclosures, yards, and common areas.
Reporting any health or behavior concerns to supervisors.

What We’re Looking For:

We prefer candidates with at least one year of professional or volunteer dog care experience.
Candidates with prior personal experience caring for pets and a desire to learn and improve their skill set are encouraged to apply.
We strongly prefer individuals with experience in group dog environments, such as daycare or a dog park.
Candidates who can work without direct supervision and practice critical thinking.

Attributes:

We seek candidates with a professional, positive attitude ready to contribute to our team-based environment.
Attention to detail and strong time management skills are required.
Empathy and patience are critical attributes for all of our staff.
This is a physical role. We work on our feet for all of our shifts, both indoors and outdoors.
Staff must remain attentive and follow company safety protocols at all times.
We work with a wide variety of dogs and cats. Staff must be comfortable caring for different breed types, ages, and temperaments.

Compensation:

$18 - $21 / hourly (starting wage is depending on experience)
$1200 - $3400 / monthly

Full-time or part-time work is available. Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week. Some staff members may work up to 40 hours per week.

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Bonus opportunities
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