Animal Care Technician

Village Pet Care LLC•Charleston, SC

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Island PawPlex is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals. Starting pay range is $15.50 per hour with raises based on performance. The ideal candidate will be a kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule. The company strives to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork. The listed duties and responsibilities are basic requirements for this role and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company.

Requirements

Team Player: Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and our guests are cared for
Good Communicator: Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, management, and pet parents
Flexibility: A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Attention to Detail: Uses keen observation skills to make sure guests are safe and comfortable, and to report any issues as they arise
Love for animals a must!
Dog Friendly: Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds—we see it all!
Physical Stamina: An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time, in all weather types; able to lift at least 50 lbs and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job!

Nice To Haves

Previous petcare/animal experience preferred

Responsibilities

Playgroup Supervision: Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime.
Canine Knowledge: Learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body language and learning how to make dogs comfortable in a kennel and playgroup environment.
Cleaning: Managing the cleanliness of kennels and play areas and maintaining the highest possible cleaning standards. Cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and taking care of unpleasant doggy messes are critical aspects of the job!
Daily Care: Feeding pets according to parents’ instructions; making sure all dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and a comfortable space to stay overnight. May also include administering medication according to veterinary instructions.
Problem Solving: Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care.
Be Proactive: Work with initiative to take on an array of tasks in our center.
Work Together: Communicating effectively with other team members—working at a doggie daycare is fun, but only if everyone is on the same page!
Guest Service: Must have basic customer service skills and be ready to talk with pet parents about their family members!
Safety First: Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and fun environment for our guests—and ourselves!
Must love dogs: We have a lot of them!