Full-Time

Assistant Manager

Pet Paradise

Pet Paradise

501-1,000 employees

Comprehensive pet care with veterinary services

No salary listed

Orlando, FL, USA

In Person

Travel and potentially relocation according to business needs are required. On-site work at the resort is required, including 3–4 weekend days per month and holidays.

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • One to two years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to manage, guide, train, and motivate employees.
  • Ability to resolve conflict, establish and build relationships, and successfully engage with customers.
  • Detail-oriented and focused on results, including a desire to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
  • Ability to develop and train staff and utilize staff skills appropriately.
  • Prior leadership experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality operations, or a similar field.
  • Basic skills with common computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Comfort working around dogs of all sizes and physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Comfort working in front-of-house and back-of-house resort roles.
  • Flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
  • A valid driver’s license and a working motor vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily resort operations by maintaining standards of conduct, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Manage resort labor, including creating and posting staff schedules, reviewing and approving timecards, and controlling labor hours to align with business needs.
  • Communicate recruitment needs to operations management and human resources, and interview, hire, and onboard new resort employees.
  • Supervise, train, and coach team members on company standards, policies, and procedures, while identifying high performers and developing them for growth.
  • Motivate and teach resort staff to deliver premier service to pet guests and their parents in a safe, clean, and fun environment.
  • Foster open communication throughout the resort, including with regional and corporate teams, regarding resort operations.
  • Partner with the regional maintenance crew on building issues.
  • Support new and current team members in completing required courses and other training.
  • Document and deliver employee corrective actions and terminations when necessary.
  • Maintain appropriate supplies inventory, perform walk-throughs, manage lodging calendars, lead meetings, and perform recurring Manager on Duty obligations.
  • Maintain customer service metrics such as Net Promoter Score and reviews on Google and other social media sites.
  • Speak with customers about concerns, questions, or complaints while maintaining professionalism, care, and concern.
  • Develop methods and procedures to increase sales, promote new business, retain the current customer base, and attract new customers.
  • Perform resort opening and closing duties and other assigned tasks.
  • Work five-day workweeks onsite at the resort, with no more than three consecutive days off from week to week.
  • Work onsite at the resort at least three to four weekend days per month and on holidays.
Desired Qualifications
  • A college degree is preferred.
  • Previous experience in animal care or a related field is preferred.

Pet Paradise provides a comprehensive pet healthcare and wellness network offering boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and in-house veterinary care at a single destination. Its services include climate-controlled overnight suites, a dog daycare camp with social play, professional grooming, and board-and-train programs, all supported by NewDay Veterinary Care for routine checkups and medical procedures. Care is onsite in a resort-style setting with amenities like bone-shaped pools, large outdoor play areas, and Tiny Town for smaller dogs, with webcams for monitoring. Unlike many providers, it integrates veterinary services directly into stays, aiming to deliver premium, convenient, and reassuring all-in-one pet care that supports pets and their owners across services.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$3.6M

Headquarters

Jacksonville, Florida

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pet Paradise said in April 2026 it targets nearly 65 resorts by year-end.
  • The May 2026 Atlanta grand reopening shows continued capital deployment into key markets.
  • Website updates in July 2026 list new Alabama and Florida openings coming soon.

What critics are saying

  • The July 2026 Hoover dog death story damages trust across the brand.
  • Indeed ratings at 2.8 signal chronic pay, management, and burnout problems.
  • A major negligence lawsuit or regulator action could trigger a broader client exodus.

What makes Pet Paradise unique

  • Integrated boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and veterinary care under one roof.
  • NewDay Veterinary Care gives Pet Paradise a stickier, higher-trust service bundle.
  • Resort-style amenities and webcams support premium pricing versus commodity kennels.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Profit Sharing

Student Loan Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%