Overnight Animal Care Technician

MMM AND D LLC • San Antonio, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Lucy's Doggy Daycare & Spa 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. The duties and responsibilities listed are basic requirements and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company.

Requirements

• Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and 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.
• Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• 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!

Nice To Haves

• Previous petcare/animal experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn animal behavior to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body language and learning how to make dogs comfortable in a kennel and playgroup environment.
• Take pups out for late-night private potty breaks, monitor them throughout the night, and make sure they are resting comfortably.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the following day, carefully following each owner's instructions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage the cleanliness of kennels and maintain the highest possible cleaning standards, including cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and taking care of unpleasant doggy messes.
• 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 the center.
• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Utilize basic customer service skills and be ready to talk with pet parents about their family members.
• Follow established safety protocols to ensure a safe and fun environment for guests and staff.
• Demonstrate a love for dogs.

Benefits

• Discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog.
• Medical/vision/dental plans (for full-time employees).
• 401k (for full-time employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees