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Meyers Pet Care

Pet Care Lead

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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.

$29,825 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Pet Care Lead Meyers Pet Care
  • 4.0 Belvidere, IL Job Details Full-time $15
  • $20 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Outdoor work experience Animal enclosure cleaning Dog handling Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description
PET CARE LEAD
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Meyer's organization is about people and their dogs. It's about helping people and
INSPIRING
them to do with and more for their dogs. We are a group of energetic, motivated people who love what we do and are looking for other like-minded, high-quality people to join us. We offer exciting opportunities that will challenge your abilities, expand your skills and reward your contributions. Our Leadership Team is passionate about fostering both personal and professional growth for all. Position we are currently hiring for at our growing company is in Belvidere, on Rockford's east side, where we offer several different services for people and their pets. There is currently a Part-time opportunity, 20-30 hours per week, in a pet care position with a great support staff and leadership team that you would be joining.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Pets in our facility must be cared for promptly, every day. The facility is staffed 365 days a year; availability of weekends and holidays are a must
  • not every but a good chunk of them. Experience is necessary, however a genuine love for animals is a must. You must be able to handle dogs of all sizes without being afraid of them and without allowing them to control you. Must be willing to maintain the highest standards in cleanliness. There will be opportunities for advancement, if you excel. You Are Dependable
  • being a few minutes early for work is normal for you. You look at what the great day ahead spent with dogs will bring. Our staff knows they can count on you to do whatever it is you are assigned with excellence. You Love the Details
  • As a team, we want to make sure each guests' needs are met. From medications to meals, play times to pampering, it is all in the details to make our guests stay the best it can be. You Are a Team Player
  • you want the best for the dogs that are staying with us and work as a team member to get that accomplished. You add to the conversation and brainstorm with fellow staff on ways to make the experience more enriching. You Are a Goal-Setter
  • you have goals for your work and for yourself.
At Meyer's we have built a work culture were accomplishing goals is key to success. We have educational opportunities and areas that you can grow in as you deepen your experience in the pet care field.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the lodging manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in a pet facility or pet care environment a plus Excellent work history and references Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Pet Care Lead you are involved with all of the day-to-day activities that happen at Meyer's. You are key to each pet's stay making sure everything that they need is happening and ensuring our doggy guests have a great vacation while their owners are away. As the primary contact person with our dog guests, you are responsible for: Making sure every guest is comfortable, happy and receiving all of the services that an owner requests. Maintaining the daily duties and in a timely manner. Closely monitoring the health and wellness of every guest. Communicating clearly with our leadership team. Feeding and medicating guests, and keeping detailed records of our guests entire stay. Maintaining a highest level of cleanliness in all areas of our facility, play yards and outdoor dog patios. Exercising guests.
Basic grooming of guests:
bathing, nail trims, brushing and ear cleaning. Making sure every guest goes home clean, happy and we exceeded the expectation.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous dog experience meaning more than that you have owned a dog Good dog handling skills Demonstrated success working as a member of a team Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes Strong organizational and follow-through skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude to ensure excellent care Willingness to go above and beyond when needed Flexibility and positive reaction to change
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Must be in good physical condition, able to squat, stoop, bend, lift, and do a lot of walking throughout shift. Must be able to work outdoors enduring extreme weather and temperatures.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.