Pet Care Technician

Overview
At Bittersweet Pet Resorts, we don’t just "watch" dogs—we create a home-away-from-home where safety, joy, and wagging tails are our top priorities. We are a family-owned, premier facility in Niles, MI, and we’re looking for a high-energy pet care technician to help us maintain our reputation as the area’s best. Join our dynamic team as a Pet Care Technician!

Position Overview

Pet Care Technicians play a hands-on role in the daily care, safety, and happiness of the dogs in our care. This is an active, fast-paced position ideal for someone who truly loves animals and enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and treats according to pet instructions
• Clean and maintain pet enclosures and common areas
• Monitor pet health, behavior, and overall well-being
• Ensure all shift duties and checklists are completed
• Bathe dogs, including performing nail trims
• Provide supervised playtime, enrichment, and positive interaction
• Follow safety protocols and instructions from management

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Flexible scheduling
• Weekend availability required
• Holiday availability required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Positive communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to follow instructions and remain aware of surroundings
• Previous experience as a pet care technician, kennel technician, animal care attendant, dog walker, pet care assistant, or pet sitter is a plus

Applicants must love dogs!

If you’re passionate about animals and want to be part of a growing company in a fun and rewarding industry, we encourage you to apply and join our incredible team of pet lovers.

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person