Animal Care Technician at BEST FRIENDS PET CARE INC

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Love Of Animals, Professional Manner, Ability To Work Evenings, Ability To Work Weekends, Ability To Work Holidays, Lift/Carry 40 Pounds, Stand/Walk For Eight Hours, Fast-Paced Environment, Computer Skills, Handle Dogs On Leashes, Exposure To Chemicals, Identify Animal Body Language, Customer Service, Team Player, Sanitization Skills, Monitoring Skills

Industry

Pet Services

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Lees Summit MO - Mac & Petes Pet Resort (LEE235) - Lees Summit, MO 64064 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly Job Category: General Labor 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 70 locations in more than twenty 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 Qualifications & Job Functions 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

Responsibilities

Animal Care Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining pet suites, feeding and watering pets, and monitoring their well-being. They also assist other associates and perform various duties to ensure a safe and clean environment for the pets.