Animal Care Technician

Pawtown Pet Resort Madison • Madison, AL

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About The Position

Pawtown Pet Resort Madison is seeking a dog-loving, kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver who wants to grow with a team-focused company. The role involves caring for dogs in a daycare and overnight boarding environment, maintaining a safe and comfortable setting, and communicating with coworkers and pet parents. Starting pay is $12.00 per hour, with raises based on performance.

Duties may be modified, expanded, or reduced as the company’s needs evolve. The position is physically demanding and requires staying active throughout shifts, working upright for multiple hours, and working in all weather types. A flexible schedule is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Must love animals and be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Must work well with others to complete duties and care for guests.
• Must communicate properly, promptly, and effectively with team members, management, and pet parents.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have keen observation skills to help keep guests safe and comfortable and report issues.
• Must be able to stand or work upright for multiple hours at a time, in all weather types.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and remain active throughout the shift.

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 to help maintain a safe environment and make dogs comfortable in kennel and playgroup settings.
• Clean kennels and play areas, including cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and cleaning up dog messes.
• Feed pets according to their owners’ 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 relating to dogs in the resort’s care.
• Proactively take on a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members.
• Provide basic customer service and communicate with pet parents.
• Follow established safety protocols.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for the employee’s own dog.
• 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