Part Time Feeder/Animal Care Technician

BEST FRIENDS PET CARE INC•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a part time Feeder/Animal Care Tech to provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Feeding shifts would be roughly 7am-11am and 4:30pm-8pm and other boarding/daycare/add-on shifts can be flexible with hours between 6:30am-10pm. We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations in twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.

Requirements

Possess a love of animals
Displays a professional manner at all times
Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays is a non-negotiable
Lift/carry 40 pounds or more
Able to stand/walk for eight hours a day
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to work on a computer system
Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1 year of animal experience preferred

Responsibilities

Feeding and watering pet guests
Monitoring every pet guest
Monitoring pet belongings
Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
Laundering duties
Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed
Welcomes both human and pet guests
Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
Follows safe handling procedures
Checking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service
Escorts pets to and from their rooms
Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
Communication with management and other team members
Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas
Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management
Provides individual care of all boarding guests
Feed and medicate according to instructions
Performs activities as scheduled