Animal Care Technician

Finger Lakes Pet Resort; Hathaway Corners (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted dog daycare/boarding

Medical/vision/dental plans

401k for full-time employees

Job summary

Finger Lakes Pet Resort in Hathaway Corners, NY, seeks dog lovers for a caring role starting at $16.00 per hour with raises based on performance. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and strong communication with pet parents.

Flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays are required to support a fun, safe dog daycare and boarding environment. Benefits include discounted daycare/boarding for your dog and options for medical/vision/dental plans plus a 401k for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Team Player capable of coordinating with others to care for guests.
• Clear, timely communication with team, management and pet parents.
• Flexible schedule incl. evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Keen observation and reporting of guests' safety and comfort.
• Previous petcare or animal experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
• Stamina to stand and be active for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee playgroups, monitor behavior and manage safety.
• Learn canine body language to keep dogs comfortable.
• Maintain kennels and play areas, keeping them clean.
• Feed pets per owner instructions and ensure fresh water.
• Administer medications as directed by a vet when needed.
• Use initiative to handle a range of tasks in the center.
• Communicate with teammates to keep everyone aligned.
• Provide friendly guest service and discuss pets with parents.
• Follow safety protocols to protect guests and staff.
• Love of dogs is essential; this role centers on canine care.

Skills

Team Player

Good Communicator

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Animal Experience

Dog Friendly

Physical Stamina

Job description

Description

Finger Lakes Pet Resort is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care, and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! Starting pay rate is $16.00 per hour with raises based on performance. Ideal candidate will be a kind, conscientious, and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule! We strive to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding work environment, with a focus on productive teamwork.

Duties include:

• Playgroup Supervision: Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime.
• Canine Knowledge: You'll learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body language and learning how to make dogs comfortable in a kennel and playgroup environment.
• Cleaning: Managing the cleanliness of our kennels and play areas and maintaining the highest possible cleaning standards. Cleaning toys, washing dishes, mopping floors, vacuuming hair, and taking care of unpleasant doggy messes are critical aspects of the job!
• Daily Care: Feeding pets according to parents' instructions; making sure all dogs have fresh water, clean bedding, and a comfortable space to stay overnight. May also include administering medication according to veterinary instructions.
• Problem Solving: Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care.
• Be Proactive: Work with initiative to take on an array of tasks in our center.
• Work Together: Communicating effectively with other team members- working at a doggie daycare is fun, but only if everyone is on the same page!
• Guest Service: Must have basic customer service skills and be ready to talk with pet parents about their family members!
• Safety First: Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and fun environment for our guests—and ourselves!
• Must love dogs: We have a lot of them!

Please note that the above-listed duties and responsibilities are the basic requirements for this role and may be modified, expanded, or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company.

Benefits for all team members at Finger Lakes Pet Resort include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog, with additional benefits available for full time employees like medical/vision/dental plans and 401k! Pay starts at $16/hr.

Requirements

The perfect candidate will embody these qualities:

• Team Player: Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and our guests are cared for
• Good Communicator: Able to properly, promptly, and effectively communicate with other team members, management, and pet parents
• Flexibility: A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Uses keen observation skills to make sure guests are safe and comfortable, and to report any issues as they arise
• Animal Experience: Previous petcare/animal experience preferred, but not required. Love for animals a must!
• Dog Friendly: Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds-we see it all!
• Physical Stamina: An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time, in all weather types; able to lift at least 50 lbs and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job!