Join our team as an Animal Care Handler at Albany Pet Hotel!
- Located in Albany, Oregon, Albany Pet Hotel has been proudly serving the community for over four decades.
- We offer dog, cat, and exotic pet boarding, doggy daycare, and professional grooming services.
- Our team works diligently to provide safe, compassionate, and reliable care for a wide variety of pets while maintaining high standards and continually improving our amenities.
- We are committed to creating a positive environment for both our guests and our staff.
Position Overview
- We’re hiring Animal Care Handlers to support both daycare and overnight operations.
- Candidates may indicate a preference for day shifts, overnight shifts, or flexibility to work both. You are not required to work all shifts.
- This is a part-time in-person role (approx. 20–25 hrs/week typical), with weekend and holiday availability required.
Schedules
- Day shifts: typically 6:30am–4pm, 9am–4pm, 9am–6:30pm (Sundays: 6:30–11:30am & 1:30–6:30pm). Ability to work until 9pm during peak season preferred.
- Overnight shifts: examples include 12am–6:30am and 6pm–12am on rotating nights; solo overnight supervision required.
- Applicants should state if they want day, overnight, or flexible availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle dogs (and other boarded pets) of various sizes/temperaments safely
- Supervise potty breaks, playgroups, and 1:1 sessions as assigned
- Clean and sanitize kennels, play yards, turfed areas, common spaces, laundry, dishes, mopping, and stocking supplies
- Set up kennels and prepare/serve meals per instructions
- Administer medications (oral, topical, insulin) when trained/approved
- Monitor pets (overnight includes watching security cameras and providing solo supervision)
- Observe and document physical/behavioral changes; log notes in Gingr/Slack
- Respond calmly to emergencies and follow protocols
- Assist with facility upkeep and other tasks as needed
Requirements
- At least 18 years old (overnight candidates preferred to have prior professional experience working overnight)
- Able to stand long periods, bend, squat, climb stairs, lift 30 lbs independently, and work outdoors in winter weather
- Strong communication, punctuality, ability to follow directions, and ability to work independently (overnights)
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and recognizing signs of illness/injury
- Willingness to learn pet care software (Gingr)
What We Offer
- $15.05/hour
- Tips split among team (100% split for day team; tip/recognition programs for overnight)
- Free pet boarding & daycare for employees (some peak/holiday limits), 50% off grooming, employee retail discount
- Holiday pay on recognized holidays
- Paid sick time; paid vacation after 1 year
- Paid training
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available (role-dependent)
- Professional development
- Opportunity for increased hours/shifts for flexible staff
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
