Job Summary We would like to add 2 dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Technicians to our team. Prior experience is appreciated but not required. You will help ensure the health and well-being of the animals in our boarding facility. This role requires a blend of skills, attention to detail and a genuine love for animals being the most important. Dependability is a must to ensure we are able to meet the needs of the pets. Our top priority is hiring someone who will treat every animal in our care with compassion. We want everyone to be able work as part of the team and also independently when needed, be good at following directions and hospital protocols to keep the staff and animals safe. This means you must be a good communicator. Part time could be 3 or 4 days a week and full time would be 5 days a week with one of the days being either Saturday or Sunday. Holiday times are generally the busier boarding times so candidate must be available to help for major Holidays. Our current animal care techs are fabulous, and we want to add to a great team. We are looking for someone who will give 100 percent no matter what whether it is bathing a dog or cleaning a kennel. Every responsibility is important. If you think this would be a good fit for you please submit a resume and we can schedule an interview.

Responsibilities:

Includes but not limited to: Technician is to provide constant cleanliness of cages, runs, common areas, and outside area Provides proper feeding and care of boarding and hospitalized animals Gives medications directly to animal as prescribed by veterinarian Gives baths and does whatever minor grooming such as brushing that may be necessary Feeds animals as prescribed by veterinarian or owner Recognizes any unusual or abnormal behavior of any hospitalized or boarding animal- for example- diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, seizures etc… Walks animals several times a day for periods of time that are weather appropriate Receives animals to be admitted for boarding and/ or bathing and is responsible for making sure the proper identification of the animal is attached to its location with all needed documentation Releases animals to their owners with all of their belongings Assists with cleaning of treatment areas, back kennel, and general areas of the hospital Observes when kennel supplies are running low and informs hospital manager Takes proper care of equipment associated with kennel and cleaning and informs hospital manager when not working properly

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person