Job Description

About Us

Located in Albany, Oregon, Albany Pet Hotel has been proudly serving the community since the 1990s. 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 of care and continuously improving our amenities. We are committed to creating a positive environment for both our guests and our staff.

Position Overview

The Albany Pet Hotel is seeking an outgoing animal lover to join our animal care team as an

Animal Care Handler.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with dogs in a highly team-oriented environment, has excellent communication skills, is punctual, a self-starter, and is detail-oriented.

Schedule

We are looking to fill our daytime shift. Ideally, a candidate would have open availability Approximately 30 hours per week, with potential for additional hours during busy seasons Weekend and holiday availability is required

Job Tasks & Responsibilities

Handle dogs of various ages, sizes, and temperaments Clean and sanitize kennels, play yards, and facility areas Set up kennels for incoming boarding pets Safely move dogs throughout the facility to and from play areas Perform general cleaning duties, including laundry, dishes, mopping, vacuuming, and stocking supplies Provide one-on-one playtime sessions and individual potty breaks Prepare and serve meals for daycare and boarding dogs Assist with additional tasks involving animal care or facility upkeep as needed

Requirements

Reliable transportation required Ability to stand for long periods, bend, squat, crawl, climb stairs, lift 30 pounds independently, and work outdoors in winter weather Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to take direction from management Must be reliable, punctual, proactive, and efficient

What We Offer

$15.05 per hour 100% tips split among the team Free pet boarding (50% off boarding during peak/holidays) and free daycare services for employee pets (50% off grooming services and employee discount on retail products) Holiday pay on recognized holidays Paid vacation time after one year of employment
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.05 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off
Work Location: In person