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Animal Care for dog daycare and boarding resort
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Full time and part time 6 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm Summary As a Kennel Technician at Wag Atlanta, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our furry guests. Located in Atlanta, GA, this position involves providing high-quality care, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment for all dogs in our facility. Responsibilities Provide daily care for dogs, including feeding, walking, Maintain cleanliness of the kennel area by cleaning and sanitizing enclosures and common areas. Monitor the health and behavior of the dogs to ensure their safety and well-being. Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing and brushing as required. Handle dogs with care during playtime and ensure they are socializing appropriately. Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pets' needs and behaviors. Cleaning and sanitizing play areas, turf, dens, suites, and facility (washing dishes, mopping floors, cleaning soiled areas, etc.) Making sure water is available to all dogs at all times Putting down meals Moving dogs safely around our facility Ensuring each dog receives scheduled potty breaks Filling in gaps and helping management with miscellaneous tasks Requirements Experience in animal care or working with dogs is preferred. Strong knowledge of animal behavior and handling techniques. Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting as needed. Excellent communication skills for interacting with team members and pet owners. A passion for animals and commitment to providing high-quality care. Our ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: A love for animals Time management Detail-oriented Able to be active for 8 hours a day Able to multi-task Works well in a fast-paced environment Quickly learns and grasps new tasks and concepts Highly dependable Team player Takes direction Excellent communication Dependable transportation and attendance Benefits of employment atWag Atlanta:
Dental insurance for full time team members Employee discount Health insurance for full time team members Paid time off for full time team members after 1 year If you love dogs and are ready to join a dedicated team that values pet care excellence, we invite you to apply today at Wag Atlanta!Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$12.00 - $14.00 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insuranceExperience:
Dog handling: 1 year (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$29,195 / year median in Georgia
+16% projected growth