Animal Care Technician - Best Friends Pet Hotel

Job description

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, 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. If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you! 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, general boarding areas, and kitchen • Feeding and watering pet guests • Monitoring and charting every pet guest • Monitoring pet belongings • Laundering duties • Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed Skills Required • Possess a love of animals • Displays a professional manner at all times • Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays • 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. Essential Job Functions • 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 • Can work both individually and as a team player while performing duties • Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility • Communication with management and other team members • Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas • Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior • 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 Required Education • High School Graduate or Equivalent • At least 1 year of professional animal experience The compensation information below is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency practices. The anticipated compensation range for this position is $14.00-$15.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, schedule availability, shift differentials, and business needs. This position is also eligible for additional benefits, where applicable.