Animal Care Technician

Village Pet Care LLC • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

My Three Dogs West Coleman is seeking a dog-loving, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver who wants to provide high-quality care and grow with a team. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, fun, and rewarding environment through teamwork, attentive animal care, and adherence to safety protocols. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with raises based on performance.

Duties include supervising dog playgroups and managing dogs’ behavior and playtime; learning canine behavior and body language to help dogs feel comfortable in kennel and playgroup settings; cleaning kennels, play areas, toys, and dishes, and performing tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning up dog messes; and providing daily care, including feeding according to pet parents’ instructions, ensuring dogs have fresh water and clean bedding, and possibly administering medication according to veterinary instructions. The technician also solves problems, takes initiative on tasks throughout the center, communicates with team members and pet parents, and follows established safety protocols. Duties may be modified, expanded, or reduced according to the company’s evolving needs.

All team members receive discounted daycare and boarding for their own dog. Additional benefits for full-time employees include medical, vision, and dental plans and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Must love dogs.
• Work well with others to complete duties and care for guests.
• Communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use keen observation skills to help keep guests safe and comfortable and report issues.
• Be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Be able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, in all weather types.
• Be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remain active throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pet-care or animal experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dog playgroups and manage dogs’ behavior and playtime.
• Learn canine behavior and body language to help provide a safe environment and make dogs comfortable in kennels and playgroups.
• Maintain cleanliness in kennels and play areas, including cleaning toys and dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and cleaning up dog messes.
• Feed pets according to their parents’ instructions.
• Ensure dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and a comfortable overnight space.
• Possibly administer medication according to veterinary instructions.
• Use common sense to solve problems involving dogs in the center’s care.
• Take initiative in completing a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members.
• Provide basic customer service and communicate with pet parents.
• Follow established safety protocols.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for team members’ own dogs.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans for full-time employees.
• 401(k) for full-time employees.
• Raises based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed