Animal Care Technician

Petland Corporate Stores • Pickerington, OH

12h

About The Position

Petland is seeking Animal Care Technicians who have an unwavering love for animals and want to build and advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. This role involves becoming an ultimate caretaker, responsible for pairing pets with their forever families. Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies, ensuring all their nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met by following established company systems and procedures. The primary goal is to ensure pets are healthy and happy when they join their new homes. Petland offers a pet-loving community and opportunities for career growth within the pet industry.

Requirements

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Animal Husbandry
• Communication
• Time Management
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Nice To Haves

• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Animal Care Technicians provide care for puppy’s nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and ensures cleanliness is maintained.
• Ensures the health of all puppies and kittens is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
• Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning is handled according to expectations.
• Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Selected and properly trained “key holders” assist with the training and coaching of other, less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Training and Education: We invest in our team's growth through comprehensive training programs. Whether you're just starting or an experienced pro, you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge in animal care and customer service.
• Make a Positive Impact: Working at Petland means you'll play a vital role in helping pets find their forever homes. Your guidance will bring joy to families and provide loving companions to animals in need.
• Work with a Fun Team: We have a close-knit team of fellow pet enthusiasts who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to our mission. You'll build lasting friendships while working together.
• Career Advancement: Petland offers opportunities for career growth. We value internal promotion and strive to help our employees develop their skills and advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees