Animal Care Technician

Petland Corporate Stores; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Petland is seeking passionate Animal Care Technicians for their Chicago location. As part of a supportive team, you will care for puppies and help them find forever homes. Opportunities for training and career advancement are available, making this a fulfilling role for animal lovers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with preferable related experience.
• Skills in teamwork and communication required.
• Detail-oriented with time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, and maintenance needs.
• Complete daily cleaning and health monitoring tasks.
• Assist the veterinarian with examinations and provide necessary care.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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!#PetlandCareers #AnimalLoversWanted

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:

• Animal Care Technicians provide care for puppies’ nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and maintains cleanliness standards.
• Monitors the health of all puppies and kittens daily and assists in keeping proper records.
• Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning are handled according to expectations.
• Assists the store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed.
• Selected and trained “key holders” assist with training and coaching less experienced 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
• Walking – Continually required
• Sitting - Occasionally required
• Traveling – Occasionally required
• Finger Dexterity - Continually required
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required
• Talking/Hearing - Continually required
• Visual Acuity - Continually required
• Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift over 50 lbs., with frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs.

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

The above is a general description and not an exhaustive list of duties or physical requirements. Management may reassign duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations should notify Petland’s HR department.