Animal Care Technician

Petland, Inc. (USA); Athens (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programs

Career advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A pet retail company is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide essential care for puppies and assist in their health monitoring. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, display attention to detail and teamwork. Responsibilities include ensuring the nutritional and behavioral needs of pets are met while maintaining a clean environment. Join a fun team dedicated to creating lasting connections between pets and their families. Competitive training and career advancement opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, and environmental needs.
• Experience in maintaining sanitation standards.
• Capable of monitoring the health of animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Perform daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Monitor the health of all puppies and kittens daily.
• Monitor health of all puppies and kittens and keep proper records.
• Assist the store veterinarian with examinations and medications as prescribed.
• Support training and coaching of other Animal Care Technicians.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - Petland

Petland is looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build and advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Our Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppy’s nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met. Animal Care Technicians provide care by following established company systems and procedures to help ensure our pets are healthy and happy when they join their forever home. Apply today and let Petland help you kick start your career in the pet industry.

WHY PETLAND IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK: Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet loving community. We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families. Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland!

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider working with us:

1. Unwavering Love for Animals: At Petland, you'll be surrounded by furry, feathered, and scaly friends every day. If you're an animal lover, this is the perfect place to turn your passion into a career.
2. Training and Education: We invest in our team's growth through comprehensive training programs. Whether you're just starting or an experienced pro, you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge in animal care and customer service.
3. Make a Positive Impact: Working at Petland means you'll play a vital role in helping pets find their forever homes. Your guidance will bring joy to families and provide loving companions to animals in need.
4. Work with a Fun Team: We have a close-knit team of fellow pet enthusiasts who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to our mission. You'll build lasting friendships while working together.
5. Career Advancement: Petland offers opportunities for career growth. We value internal promotion and strive to help our employees develop their skills and advance within the company. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and pet owners. If you're a motivated, compassionate individual with a love for animals, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of the Petland family.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care for puppies’ nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Perform opening, daily, and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Complete procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and maintain sanitation standards.
• Monitor the health of all puppies and kittens daily and assist in keeping proper records.
• Ensure proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning according to expectations.
• Assist the store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provide care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Selected and trained key holders assist with the training and coaching of other Animal Care Technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

High school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing – Continually required to stand
• Walking – Continually required to walk
• Sitting – Occasionally required to sit
• Traveling – Occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity – Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl – Frequently required to perform these movements
• Talking/Hearing – Continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Acuity – Continually required to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.; frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.

EEO STATEMENT: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.