Animal Care Technician

Village Pet Care LLC • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte is seeking a dog-loving, kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver who wants to provide top-notch care and grow with a team. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, fun, and rewarding environment through productive teamwork. Starting pay is $14.00 per hour, with raises based on performance.

The Animal Care Technician supervises dog playgroups, learns and applies canine behavior knowledge, maintains clean kennels and play areas, and provides daily care such as feeding, fresh water, clean bedding, and medication when needed according to veterinary instructions. The role also involves problem solving, taking initiative across center tasks, communicating with teammates and pet parents, and following safety protocols. Duties may change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

Requirements

• Must love dogs and be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Work effectively with others to complete duties and care for guests.
• Communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use keen observation and attention to detail to help keep guests safe and comfortable and report issues.
• Be able to stand or work upright for multiple hours and remain active throughout a shift.
• Be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work in all weather types.
• Previous pet care or animal experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pet care or animal experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dog playgroups and manage dogs’ behavior and playtime.
• Study and apply canine body language and animal behavior to help maintain a safe environment and make dogs comfortable in kennel and playgroup settings.
• Clean kennels and play areas, including toys, dishes, floors, and other areas, and address 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 related to dogs in care.
• Take initiative and perform a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with team members.
• Provide basic customer service and communicate with pet parents about their dogs.
• Follow established safety protocols.
• Report issues and use observation skills to help ensure guests are safe and comfortable.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for employees’ dogs.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans for full-time employees.
• 401(k) for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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