Animal Care Technician
About The Position
Our Overnight Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for our pet guests while they are staying for overnight boarding; focusing on safety of our guests, and cleanliness of the facility. We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations in twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years. If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you! We offer: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid) Paid vacation Uniforms Pet supply and service discounts and more!
Requirements
- Possess a love of animals
- Displays a professional manner at all times
- Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays
- Lift/carry 40 pounds or more
- Able to work alone, and complete given task without supervisor present
- Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
- Follows safe handling procedures
- Escorts pets to and from their rooms
- Can work both individually and as a team player while performing duties
- Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
- Communication with management and other team members
- Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas
- Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management
- Provides individual care of all boarding guests
- Feed and medicate according to instructions
- Performs activities as scheduled
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- At least 1 year of professional animal experience
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
- Feeding, watering, and administering medication for pet guests
- Monitoring and charting every pet guest
- Laundering duties
- Bathing duties
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
- Paid vacation
- Uniforms
- Pet supply and service discounts and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
