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title: Pet Care Specialist at Morris Animal Inn
description: Morris Animal Inn is hiring for the Pet Care Specialist role in Morristown, NJ.
  Pays $16–$17.5 per hour. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Morris Animal Inn |
| **Location** | Morristown, NJ |
| **Salary** | $16/hr - $17.5/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

**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 Morristown facility.**

**Schedule: Part-time positions (up to 25 hours per week). 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.
- 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.
- Participate in client interactions during pet drop off and pick up.

**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

**Job Requirements**

- 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 communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including reading, comprehending, and analyzing written material (for documentation, communication, and safety procedures)
- Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time, often on hard surfaces, and lift/push/pull/move up to 40 lbs.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level
- Full use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools
- Required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception
- Capable of working in noisy environments and around dog and cat dander, waster and cleaning chemicals
- Availability to work on weekends and holiday (essential as we care for pets 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/>
## Skills

- Animal Care
- Cleaning
- Pet Care
- Safety Procedures
- English
- Disinfection
- Communication
- Writing
- Customer Service
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements
- Employee Programs
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

## How to Apply

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