Animal Care Technician
About The Position
My Three Dogs HWY 17 is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top-notch care and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals. The ideal candidate will be a kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule. We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork. Duties include overseeing playgroups, learning animal behavior and body language, maintaining high cleaning standards for kennels and play areas, feeding pets, administering medication, problem-solving, being proactive, communicating effectively with team members, providing guest service to pet parents, and following safety protocols. A love for dogs is essential. The listed duties are basic requirements and may be modified. Benefits include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog, with additional benefits for full-time employees such as medical/vision/dental plans and 401k. Pay starts at $15.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and our guests are cared for
- Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, management, and pet parents
- A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Uses keen observation skills to make sure guests are safe and comfortable, and to report any issues as they arise
- Previous petcare/animal experience preferred, but not required. Love for animals a must!
- Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds—we see it all!
- 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!
Responsibilities
- Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime.
- Learning 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.
- Managing the cleanliness of our 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!
- 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.
- Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care.
- Work with initiative to take on an array of tasks in our center.
- Communicating effectively with other team members—working at a doggie daycare is fun, but only if everyone is on the same page!
- Must have basic customer service skills and be ready to talk with pet parents about their family members!
- Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and fun environment for our guests—and ourselves!
- Must love dogs.
Benefits
- Discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog
- Medical/vision/dental plans (for full-time employees)
- 401k (for full-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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