Animal Care Tech

Best Friends Pet Hotel; Chadds Ford (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Animal Care Technician, where your love for pets can shine! This role involves providing exceptional care for our furry guests in a safe and clean environment. You will be responsible for maintaining pet suites, feeding and monitoring pets, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for both pets and their owners. With over 70 locations nationwide, this established pet care facility offers numerous growth opportunities. If you have a passion for animals and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in pet care!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Pet supply and service discounts

Qualifications

• Love for animals and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in animal care and ability to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining pet suites and general boarding areas.
• Feeding, watering, and monitoring pet guests.
• Providing excellent customer service during check-in/out.

Skills

Love of animals

Professional manner

Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays

Physical stamina (lift/carry 40 pounds)

Ability to stand/walk for eight hours

Fast-paced work environment

Computer skills

Handling dogs on leashes

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

1 year of professional animal experience

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Chadds - Chadds, PA

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $10.00 - $11.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: General Business

Description

Our Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness.

We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.

If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

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!

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
• Feeding and watering pet guests
• Monitoring and charting every pet guest
• Monitoring pet belongings
• Laundering duties
• Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed

Qualifications

Skills Required

• Possess a love of animals
• Displays a professional manner at all times
• Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays
• 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
• 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
• At least 1 year of professional animal experience