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Our Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel, focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness.
We are an employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, offering many growth opportunities. With over 70 locations across more than twenty states and 30 years in business, we are a well-established pet care provider.
If you seek a company where you can learn and grow, our countrywide pet care facility may be the perfect fit!
We Offer
* Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching
* ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
* Paid vacation
* Uniforms
* Pet supply and service discounts, and more
Responsibilities
* Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, boarding areas, and kitchen
* Feeding and watering pet guests
* Monitoring and charting each pet guest
* Monitoring pet belongings
* Laundering duties
* Assisting colleagues and performing other duties as needed
Skills and Qualifications
* Love of animals
* Professional demeanor
* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Lift/carry 40+ pounds
* Stand/walk for 8 hours
* Work in a fast-paced environment
* Use computer systems
* Handle dogs on leashes; exposure to disinfectants, animal dander, and excretions
Essential Job Functions
* Welcoming guests (human and pet)
* Identifying animal body language/behavior
* Following safe handling procedures
* Checking in/out pet guests, providing excellent customer service
* Escorting pets to/from rooms
* Working independently and as part of a team
* Maintaining cleanliness of the facility
* Communicating with management and team members
* Sanitizing pet areas
* Monitoring and charting pet consumption and elimination, reporting concerns
* Providing individual care, feeding, and medicating as instructed
* Performing scheduled activities
Minimum Education & Experience
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* At least 1 year of professional animal care experience
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