Animal Care Technician

Village Pet Care LLC • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Pet Play House Reno is seeking a dog-loving, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver to provide care for dogs in a daycare and boarding environment. The role includes supervising dog playgroups, learning canine behavior and body language, maintaining clean kennels and play areas, and providing daily care such as feeding, fresh water, clean bedding, and medication administration when needed. The technician will also solve problems, take initiative across center tasks, communicate with coworkers and pet parents, and follow safety protocols. Duties may be modified, expanded, or reduced as company needs evolve.

Starting pay is $13.00 per hour, with raises based on performance. 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 and be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Must be a team player and work cooperatively to complete duties and care for guests.
• Must communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must use keen observation and attention to detail to ensure guests are safe and comfortable and report issues.
• Must be able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, remain active throughout the shift, and work in all weather types.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

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 and help dogs feel comfortable in kennel and playgroup settings.
• Clean kennels and play areas, including cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and cleaning dog messes.
• Feed pets according to pet parents’ instructions and ensure dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and comfortable overnight spaces.
• Administer medication according to veterinary instructions when needed.
• Use common sense to solve problems involving dogs in the company’s care.
• Take initiative and handle a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other 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.

What This Job Offers

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