Animal Care Technician - Bark Avenue Ankeny

BEST FRIENDS PET CARE INC•Ankeny, IA

1d•$14 - $15

About The Position

Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for pet guests staying and playing at the pet hotel, with a focus on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The company is employee-owned and operated, has more than 80 locations in 26 states, and has been in business for 30 years. It offers opportunities for growth within the company.

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 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 provide individual care.
Monitor each pet guest and accurately chart consumption and elimination; report concerns to management.
Monitor pet belongings.
Launder items as needed.
Feed and medicate pets according to instructions.
Welcome human and pet guests, check pets in and out, and provide excellent customer service.
Escort pets to and from their rooms.
Follow safe handling procedures and correctly identify animal body language and behavior.
Sanitize and disinfect pet suites, condos, and general boarding areas.
Perform activities as scheduled and communicate with management and team members.
Assist other associates and perform other duties as needed.