Animal Care Technician - Rose Hill Pet Resort
About The Position
Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for pets staying and playing at the pet hotel, with a focus on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The company is employee-owned and operated, is expanding, and offers growth opportunities. It has more than 80 locations in 26 states and has been in business for 30 years. The role involves caring for boarding guests, maintaining clean and sanitary facilities, monitoring pets, and providing customer service during check-in and check-out. Technicians follow care instructions, including feeding and medication directions, and communicate concerns to management.
Requirements
- Love of animals.
- Professional manner at all times.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to stand and walk for eight hours a day.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work on a computer system.
- Ability to handle dogs on leashes and work around disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.
- Ability to correctly identify animal body language and behavior.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least one year of professional animal experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and the kitchen.
- Feed and water pet guests, and administer medication according to instructions.
- Monitor each pet guest and accurately chart consumption and elimination; report concerns to management.
- Monitor pet belongings and perform laundry duties.
- Welcome human and pet guests and check pets in and out while providing excellent customer service.
- Escort pets to and from their rooms and follow safe handling procedures.
- Provide individual care for boarding guests and perform scheduled activities.
- Sanitize and disinfect pet suites, condos, and general boarding areas.
- Communicate with management and other team members.
- Assist other associates and perform other duties as needed.
- Contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.
Benefits
- Growth opportunities within the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
