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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.
$28,557 / year median in Indiana
+15% projected growth
Job Description
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL SHIFT LOOK LIKE?
Wednesday-Friday- 12:30
PM:
Start in Crown Point- Walk a client's two dogs for 30 minutes
- Return to Knox's K9 Castle in Merrillville
- Hands-on care with Castle dogs & cats
- Help with:
- Cleaning & tidying
- Organizing
- Daily pet care
- Other Castle tasks as needed
- Shift ends at 7:00 PM Saturday
- 2:30
PM:
Start at The Castle- Hands-on care with dogs & cats
- Help with:
- Cleaning & tidying
- Organizing
- Daily pet care
- Keeping The Castle running smoothly
- Shift ends at 7:00 PM Knox's K9 Castle is an in-home pet care business providing a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for both dogs and cats.