Animal Care Associate Prairie Poppins Animal Care | Brookline/Milford/Wilton, NH Area Prairie Poppins Animal Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Animal Care Associate to join our growing team. We provide exceptional in-home pet care, including dog walking, drop-in visits, and overnight pet sitting, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing outstanding care to every pet. What We're Looking For Previous professional or hands-on animal care experience is required (pet sitting, veterinary, kennel, shelter, grooming, dog daycare, training, or similar experience). Availability to work evenings and weekends. Overnight availability is highly preferred and will be given priority. Must live locally in or near the Wilton/Milford/Brookline, NH area to efficiently serve our clients. Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance. Comfortable working independently and traveling between clients' homes. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Able to pass a background check. Job Responsibilities Walk dogs and provide enriching exercise. Care for dogs, cats, and other household pets in clients' homes. Provide fresh food and water, administer medications as directed, clean litter boxes, and maintain a clean environment. Complete detailed visit reports with photos after each visit. Provide overnight pet sitting in clients' homes when scheduled. Deliver dependable, compassionate care while maintaining excellent customer service. Why Join Prairie Poppins Animal Care? Flexible, part-time scheduling (Possibility for full-time) Work with a supportive, locally owned business. Spend your days caring for amazing pets. Opportunity for additional hours as our client base continues to grow. Competitive pay based on elservices provided. If you're passionate about animals, dependable, and looking to join a team that truly values quality pet care, we'd love to hear from you! Please include a brief description of your animal care experience and your general availability when applying.
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Work Location:
On the road
Pay:
$100.00 - $1,000.00 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Work Location:
On the road
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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.
