Animal Care Technician

Animal House Jacksonville • Jacksonville, NC

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About The Position

Animal House Jacksonville is seeking a dog-loving caregiver to provide attentive care in a dog daycare and boarding environment. The role involves 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. Team members also solve problems, take initiative, communicate with coworkers and pet parents, provide basic guest service, and follow established safety protocols. Duties may change as the company’s needs evolve. Starting pay is $12.00 per hour, with raises based on performance.

Requirements

• Must love dogs and animals.
• Must be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Able to work effectively with others and help ensure duties are completed and guests are cared for.
• Able to communicate promptly and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Flexible schedule, including willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong observation and attention to detail to help ensure dogs’ safety and comfort and report issues.
• Able to stand or work upright for multiple hours, remain active throughout a shift, and work in all weather types.
• 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, vacuuming, and handling dog messes.
• Feed pets according to their parents’ instructions and ensure dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and comfortable overnight spaces.
• Administer medication according to veterinary instructions when required.
• Use sound judgment to solve problems involving dogs in care.
• Take initiative and undertake 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 about their dogs.
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed