About the position
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 Montville facility. PLEASE NOTE: We are staffed Monday-Sunday from 6AM-10PM and availability to work on weekends and holidays is required. No prior professional experience is required—but a natural comfort around dogs of all sizes is essential! The starting rate is $15.50/hour, with additional pay considerations for candidates with prior professional pet care experience.
Responsibilities
- 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 records for each pet guest.
- Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and pet areas.
- Help us deliver outstanding customer service by maintaining detailed observations and records for each pet guest.
Requirements
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments (prior work experience preferred but not required).
- Willingness to perform cleaning duties related to animal care.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong time management skills.
- Ability to read and write in English (for documentation, communication, and safety procedures).
- Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation).
- Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive hands-on training provided.
- Potential to lead to a full-time position with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K with company match) based on performance and business needs.
- A structured and transparent path for career growth opportunities.
- Education Assistance Program that supports professional development in the pet care industry.
- Discounts on MAI products & services, including employee pet daycare.
- A unique & innovative Employee Rewards and Recognition Program.
- Weekly pay with direct deposit option.
