Pet Boarding /Daycare Technician2
About The Position
Tails-A-Wagn' in Claremore, Oklahoma, is hiring full-time and part-time Boarding Technicians to care for pets staying at its boarding and daycare facility. Technicians help meet the daily needs of the animals and contribute to their health and well-being while working professionally and kindly with pets, clients, and teammates. The role includes opportunities to learn and improve canine behavior techniques through training as a team member. The facility also provides daycare enrichment, overnight lodging, training, and spa services. Schedules depend on whether the technician is full-time or part-time. Pets are at the facility every day, so positions may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should be prepared to start within two weeks of receiving an offer. The interview process may include a phone screening, an in-person observation or hands-on demonstration handling dogs of different sizes, and an in-person interview.
Requirements
- A love of working with pets and passion for pet care.
- Positive attitude and good-natured, patient, calm demeanor, including in high-energy or challenging situations.
- Strong work ethic and professionalism.
- Ability to confidently handle dogs of all sizes, including large and strong breeds.
- Ability to safely lift and/or carry 50 pounds; the requirements section also states the ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Physical fitness and strength.
- Comfort working in a loud environment and in all types of weather.
- Mental resilience and ability to stay composed under pressure.
- Self-starter with good time-management skills.
- Enjoy working in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and improve skills.
- Willingness to do hard, potentially dirty work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pet care.
Responsibilities
- Care for boarding and daycare pets and attend to their daily needs.
- Handle dogs of all sizes, including large and strong breeds, with care and control.
- Interact professionally and kindly with animals, clients, and team members.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of pets in your care.
- Learn and improve canine behavior techniques through team training.
- Arrive at the facility ready to work by the start of the shift.
- Help keep the facility clean and tidy.
Benefits
- Sick/PTO pay.
- Aflac medical and dental benefits for full-time team members only.
- Paid continuing education.
- Competitive hourly compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
