Animal Care Technician

Best Friends Pet Hotel; Dunellen (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking an Animal Care Technician who is passionate about providing exceptional care for pets. This role involves ensuring the safety and comfort of pet guests while maintaining a clean environment. With opportunities for growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the lives of animals. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you love animals and want to work in a rewarding environment, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Vacation

Uniforms

Pet Supply Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a love for animals and display professionalism.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle dogs safely.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain pet suites and general boarding areas.
• Feed and monitor pet guests, ensuring their well-being.
• Provide excellent customer service while checking in/out pets.

Skills

Animal Care

Customer Service

Cleaning and Maintenance

Ability to Lift 40 Pounds

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

1 Year of Professional Animal Experience

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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

Skills Required & Qualifications & Job Functions

• 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 to maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
• Communication with management and other team members
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas
• Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management
• Provides individual care of all boarding guests
• Feeds and medicates according to instructions
• Performs activities as scheduled

Required Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of professional animal experience