Pet Care Specialist

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 Pet Care Specialists at our Montville facility.

Schedule: 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.
• Provide engaging enrichment activities, including nature trail walks, off-leash play, and cuddle sessions.
• 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.

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

What We're Looking For

• 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 read and write in English (for documentation, communication, and safety procedures)
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Availability for weekend and holiday shifts (essential as we care for dogs 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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