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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.
$29,752 / year median in Wisconsin
+13% projected growth
Job Description
IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE LOTS OF COMMON SENSE, ENJOY THE CHALLENGE OF PROBLEM SOLVING SITUATIONS AND LOVE TO HUSTLE THIS MIGHT BE THE JOB FOR YOU, READ BELOW.
Responsibilities:
Must love dogs! (We also board other domesticated animals, including, but not limited to: Kitties, Pigs, Ferrets, and Bunnies) Clean up Pee, Poop, Vomit and other miscellaneous things caused by animals. Interact with the human and pet clients at drop off and pick up Feed, water and potty all the pups in our boarding area Interact with all breeds of dogs Be calm and understand the power of positive energy Lead pack walks inside our facility Clean all equipment, toys, dishes, suites, floors, etc. Cleaning is a big part of what we do. Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care Understand or learn about canine body language and how to make the dogs comfortable in meeting you and having you lead them into our facility. Must be able to lift up to 50pds, have great hand eye coordination, solid physical status. Dogs will jump on you, wrap the leash around your legs, etc. so you must not have any physical limitations or issues that could be aggravated by this type of work. If you are addicted to your phone or call in sick frequently this is not the job for you! We pay for performance so if you are a hard worker who takes direction well, are quick on your feet and have initiative to make your job great then this may be the job for you. We love to have fun and take our job of caring for peoples pets seriously. Safety and security are a priority while enjoying all we do. We are a team and communication is key in keeping the operations going. Must be able to utilize a walkie talkie effectively. Have a smart phone with our Homebase app in order to be in communication with the team and be of assistance to co-workers. Employees will receive online employee training in addition to hands-on learning and have the opportunity for a raise upon online training course completion during their 60-day probationary period. Health and wellness benefits are available through the Neighborhood Family Clinic and the Salt Fix Vitality Center, and All Smiles Dental and offered to staff after 60 days of employment. We also offer a refreral bonus program and staff earn raises based on performance, skills learned and being a team player.Pay:
From $15.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Health insuranceWork Days:
Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you currently or do you intend on continuing your education in the next 6 months? Are you looking for looking for full-time or part-time work (knowing that part-time is 4 days a week)? How will you be getting to work at Fun Fur Pets? (Driving, bus, walk, bike) Would your availability be changing in the next 6 months? Do you anticipate moving away from the area in the next 6 months? Do you understand that we are open 365 days a year, especially holidays and that working holidays is a requirement? Are you able to lift up to 75 pounds for a brief time period (lift a large dog into a bath or kennel)? Do you have allergies to any type of animal? What is your email address? What is your cell phone number? Are you 18 years old or older?License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements