Animal Care Technician

Dog Gone Fun • Okemos, MI

9d

About The Position

Dog Gone Fun is seeking a dog-loving, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver who wants to grow with a team of like-minded individuals. The role focuses on providing safe, attentive care for dogs in a daycare and boarding environment. Duties include supervising dog playgroups, learning and applying canine behavior knowledge, maintaining clean kennels and play areas, providing daily care, solving problems, taking initiative, collaborating with team members, and communicating with pet parents. Responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reduced as the company’s needs evolve. Starting pay is $13.73 per hour, with raises based on performance.

Requirements

• Must love animals.
• Able to work well with others to complete duties and care for guests.
• Able to communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Keen observation skills to help ensure guests are safe and comfortable and to report issues.
• Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, work in all weather types, lift at least 50 pounds, and remain active throughout a 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 maintain a safe environment and make dogs comfortable in kennel and playgroup settings.
• Clean kennels and play areas, including cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and cleaning up dog messes.
• Feed pets according to pet parents’ instructions and ensure dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and a comfortable overnight space.
• Administer medication according to veterinary instructions when needed.
• Use common sense to solve problems involving dogs in the facility’s care.
• Take initiative and complete a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate and work effectively with other team members.
• Provide basic customer service and communicate with pet parents about their pets.
• Follow established safety protocols.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for employees’ own 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