Animal Care Technician

Village Pet Care LLC • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Dog Gone Happy is seeking a dog-loving, kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver who wants to grow with a team of like-minded individuals. The role provides care for dogs in a daycare and boarding environment, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and maintaining a fun and rewarding environment. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour, with raises based on performance.

Duties include supervising dog playgroups and managing behavior and playtime; learning canine behavior and body language; maintaining clean kennels and play areas; providing daily care such as feeding dogs according to pet parents’ instructions, supplying fresh water and clean bedding, and potentially administering medication according to veterinary instructions. The technician also solves problems, takes initiative across center tasks, communicates with coworkers and pet parents, and follows safety protocols. Duties may be modified, expanded, or reduced as company needs evolve.

Requirements

• Must love dogs and be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• 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 and attention to detail to help keep guests safe and comfortable and report issues.
• Be able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, in all weather types, lift at least 50 pounds, and remain active throughout a shift.
• Previous pet-care or animal experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pet-care or animal experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dog playgroups and manage dogs’ behavior and playtime.
• Learn canine behavior and body language and help dogs feel comfortable in kennel and playgroup environments.
• Clean kennels and play areas, including cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and handling dog messes.
• Feed pets according to pet parents’ instructions and ensure dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and a comfortable overnight space.
• Administer medication when needed, following veterinary instructions.
• Use common sense to solve problems related to dogs in the company’s care.
• Take initiative in carrying out a range of tasks at the center.
• Communicate and work effectively with other team members.
• Provide basic customer service and communicate with pet parents about their dogs.
• Follow established safety protocols.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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