Overnight Animal Care Technician

Lucy's Thousand Oaks•San Antonio, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lucys Doggy Daycare & Spa Thousand Oaks is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! Starting pay rate is $13.00 per hour with raises based on performance. 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: Canine Knowledge: You’ll learn 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. Overnight Care: Take pups out for late-night private potty breaks, monitor them throughout the night, and make sure they are resting comfortably. Meal Prep: Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the following day, carefully following each owner's instructions to ensure accuracy and consistency. Cleaning: Managing the cleanliness of our kennels 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! Problem Solving: Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care. Be Proactive: Work with initiative to take on an array of tasks in our center. Work Together: Communicating effectively with other team members—working at a doggie daycare is fun, but only if everyone is on the same page! Safety First: Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and fun environment for our guests—and ourselves! Must love dogs: We have a lot of them! Please note that the above-listed duties and responsibilities are the basic requirements for this role and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company. If you’re the right candidate, we’d love for you to join our team!

Requirements

Team Player: Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and our guests are cared for
Good Communicator: Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, management, and pet parents
Flexibility: A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Attention to Detail: Uses keen observation skills to make sure guests are safe and comfortable, and to report any issues as they arise
Love for animals a must!
Dog Friendly: Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds
Physical Stamina: 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous petcare/animal experience preferred

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.
Follow established safety protocols to ensure a safe and fun environment for guests and staff.