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Animal Care Technician
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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.
$31,006 / year median in North Carolina
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Animal Care Technician Animal People Dog Boarding & Day Care Charlotte, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $13
- $15 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Pet care facility waste disposal Animal enclosure cleaning Pet care facility equipment maintenance Pet care facility supply stocking Dog handling Ability to follow instructions Animal welfare Pet care facility repair Clean workspace maintenance Pet care facility sanitization Full Job Description Animal People Dog Boarding & Day Care | Charlotte, NC Full-Time | $13•15/hour•Must be at least 18 years or older to apply Do you genuinely love dogs — including the responsibility that comes with caring for them?
Are you someone people can count on to show up , even for evenings and weekends? Do you take pride in keeping things clean, safe, and organized without needing constant direction? Would you enjoy being part of a close-knit team where the animals in our care truly depend on you? If so, Animal People may be a great fit. About Us Animal People is a locally owned dog boarding and doggie daycare facility in Charlotte. We work hard, care deeply about the animals entrusted to us, and want dependable people around us who want to help build something special together. At the end of the day, we want pet parents to feel completely comfortable knowing someone here genuinely cares about their dog. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: Genuinely cares about animals Is extremely reliable Takes ownership and notices what needs to be done Is comfortable with physical, messy, and sometimes loud work Pays attention to changes in behavior, health, and safety Works well with a team Can work evenings and weekends Dogs need great care seven days a week, so schedule flexibility is important. What You'll Be Doing
- Your job is simple: Help us make sure every dog in our care is safe, clean, comfortable, happy, and well cared for.
You'll help supervise dogs, follow feeding and care instructions, monitor behavior, clean kennels and play areas, safely manage groups, and support your teammates wherever needed. Some days involve lots of play. Some days involve lots of cleaning. Most days involve both. Interested? Here's What To Do. Call [704-572-1680] and leave a short voicemail with your name and number answering these three questions: What about this position made you want to respond? Tell us about a time someone was counting on you to show up or follow through when it wasn't convenient. What experience have you had caring for animals, and what does great animal care mean to you? Then email your resume to [ ] with the subject: Animal Care Technician
- [Your Name] We'll reach out quickly to candidates who appear to be a great fit.
We're not just looking for someone who wants to work around dogs. We're looking for someone we can trust to take care of them.
Pay:
$13.00
- $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0
- 40.
0 per week Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person