Do you LOVE assisting customers and LOVE pets?  Bark ‘N’ Town is looking for an organized outgoing person to join our team as an Assistant Manager / Customer Service Specialist.  This position interacts directly with our clients and their pets as well as helps supervise the Pet Care Specialists.  While the majority of your duties are more office based, approximately 25% of your day is directly interacting with pets of all shapes and sizes.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about pet care and willing to learn and grow. In this fast-paced position the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and set priorities is critical. This part time position is scheduled between 30-35 hours a week. To succeed in this position, team work and a hands-on attitude are a must. Past customer service or sales experience is preferred but a love for animals is a must!

Responsibilities and Duties

Some of the responsibilities include and skills to be successful are:

• Greeting our clients in a warm and friendly manner; you are the first impression of our company
• Checking in and out pet guests
• Answering phones and providing a warm and inviting experience
• Booking reservations
• Providing facility tours
• Guiding clients through and promoting our unique services
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to control the movements of pets of all sizes; from 2 to 200 lbs
• Overseeing and assisting in daily pet activities
• Assist in feeding and administration of medications
• Assist with the on-boarding and training of new team members
• Assisting in general housekeeping procedures

In general, you have a set schedule of 2 morning shifts and 2 afternoon shifts Monday – Friday and 1 weekend day split shift year-round.   Schedules do vary based upon time off requests and holiday weeks.  Holiday hours are shared between all Assistant Managers regardless of normal day off.

Monday – Friday:
Morning shifts start at 7:15 am and go until 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Afternoon shifts start at 1:30 pm and go until 7:30 pm or done which can be as late as 8:30 – 9:00 pm

Saturday or Sunday – you work both morning & afternoon shift:
Morning shifts start at 7:15 am and go until 12:00 pm or done which can be as late as 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Afternoon shifts start between 4:00 & 5:30 pm and go until 7:30 pm or done which can be as late as 8:30 – 9:00 pm

The Pet Care Specialist position interacts directly with the pets in our care.  Our furry guest’s health, happiness, and well-being are of the utmost importance in this position. Some of the responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, exercising and close monitoring of pet guests. The ability to control the movements of pets of all sizes is a requirement. You must also be able to be able to present a positive, happy and caring attitude at all times. This part time position is scheduled for between 20-25 hours a week. Past experience working with dogs is not a requirement but a love for animals is a must!

Shifts are a variety of morning and afternoon shifts.  Does require weekends & holidays
Morning shifts start at 7:30 am and go until 12:00 pm or done which can be as late as 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Afternoon shifts start between 4:30 & 5:30 pm and go until 7:30 pm or done which can be as late as 8:30 – 9:00 pm

The Pet Care Specialist (seasonal) position interacts directly with the pets in our care.  Our furry guest’s health, happiness, and well-being are of the utmost importance in this position. Some of the responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, exercising and close monitoring of pet guests. The ability to control the movements of pets of all sizes is a requirement. You must also be able to be able to present a positive, happy and caring attitude at all times. This part time seasonal position is scheduled for between 20-25 hours a week. Candidates for this position, typically work during holidays, spring break and during the summer-time. Past experience working with dogs is not a requirement but a love for animals is a must!

Shifts are a variety of morning and afternoon shifts.  Does require weekends & holidays
Morning shifts start at 7:30 am and go until 12:00 pm or done which can be as late as 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Afternoon shifts start between 4:30 & 5:30 pm and go until 7:30 pm or done which can be as late as 8:30 – 9:00 pm

Bark ‘N’ Town’s stylists create breed specific and well as fun and whimsical looks for dogs and cats based on our client’s wishes. All breed experience is desired as well as a creative eye for designer breeds. Excellent customer service skills are required. Entry level positions are available for grooming school graduates.