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.
Position open immediately for a full-time leadership role at our busy dog boarding, training and daycare facility located in North Reading, MA. We are looking to hire an All-In Leader.
JOB DUTIES
Duties include employee management and development, scheduling, oversight of daily operations and administrative tasks. Duties may include helping your team to care for dogs of varying breeds, sizes and activity levels, supervising indoor and outdoor play groups in all weather, and maintaining a clean and organized facility. This position is approximately 40 hours per week (depending on facility needs). This position is physical and requires acute awareness of surroundings and 100% supervision when working with our dogs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified applicants will be very self-motivated and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, pet-focused, team-centric environment. Previous pet experience in a similar environment is required, with management experience preferred. On the job training will be provided. We require that all applicants prescribe to the humane training, handling and care of animals.
Requirements for ideal candidate:
A dedicated leader looking to advance in the world of canine care Professional, communicative & collaborative; team player needed! Able to work weekends and holidays (we rotate this as fairly as possible) Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds & care for/handle dogs up to 100 pounds in size comfortably Comfortable working with standard cleaning products used in animal care environments, with openness to discussing any sensitivities or allergies. What WE bring to the table: The sky is the limit for the right candidate! We are a small business looking for someone to grow with us! We pride ourselves in providing a place for all dedicated dog lovers to turn their passion into a career. Continuing education and on the job training provided. Team meetings, continuing education, leadership coaching and other team building events to improve communication and learn from each other and industry professionals. Support, encouragement and fostering of your unique brilliance! A lot of dog kisses and relationship building! Please be sure to include your resume/work experience, contact information, availability for shifts, and why you think you will be a great fit for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): What is your work availability? We do require some weekend and holiday availability. What drives you to work with dogs?
