Part Time Feeder/Animal Care Technician

Part Time Feeder/Animal Care Technician

BEST FRIENDS PET CARE INC - 3.0

Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Part-time $15 - $17 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Companion animal handling Computer operation Customer communication High school diploma or GED Dog handling Computer skills Full Job Description We are looking for a part time Feeder/Animal Care Tech to provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Feeding shifts would be roughly 7am-11am and 4:30pm-8pm and other boarding/daycare/add-on shifts can be flexible with hours between 6:30am-10pm. We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations in twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.

We offer:

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid) Paid vacation Uniforms Pet supply and service discounts and more!

Volunteer Opportunities Responsibilities:

Being reliable- we have living animals that rely on us to be cared for Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen Feeding and watering pet guests Monitoring every pet guest Monitoring pet belongings Laundering duties Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed Skills Required Possess a love of animals Displays a professional manner at all times Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays is a non-negotiable Lift/carry 40 pounds or more Able to stand/walk for eight hours a day Able to work in a fast-paced environment Able to work on a computer system Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions. Essential Job Functions Welcomes both human and pet guests Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior Follows safe handling procedures Checking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service Escorts pets to and from their rooms Can work both individually and as a team player while performing duties Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility Communication with management and other team members Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management Provides individual care of all boarding guests Feed and medicate according to instructions Performs activities as scheduled Required Education High School Graduate or Equivalent 1 year of animal experience preferred The compensation range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, location, and business needs. Where applicable, compensation will comply with federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.