Animal Care Technician

Best Friends Pet Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid vacation

401K with company matching

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Uniforms

Pet supply and service discounts

Job summary

A leading pet care company in Houston is seeking an Animal Care Technician. The role involves providing care for pets, ensuring their comfort and cleanliness while monitoring their needs. Ideal candidates should possess a love for animals and be capable of working in a dynamic environment. The position includes various responsibilities such as cleaning, feeding, and monitoring pet guests, along with customer service duties. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining pet suites and kitchen.
• Feeding and watering pet guests.
• Monitoring and charting every pet guest.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Sanitizing and disinfecting boarding areas.

Skills

Love of animals

Professional manner

Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays

Physical capability to lift/carry 40 pounds

Able to stand/walk for eight hours

Fast-paced environment skills

Computer skills

Handling dogs on leashes

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

At least 1 year of professional animal experience

Job description

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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.

Overview

We are an employee-owned and operated company with growth opportunities across the country. We have over 70 locations in more than twenty states and have been in business for 30 years. We offer a path for learning and growth in a well-established pet care facility.

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
• Welcomes both human and pet guests
• Correctly identify animal body language/behavior
• Follow safe handling procedures
• Check in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service
• Escort pets to and from their rooms
• Maintain overall cleanliness of the facility
• Communicate with management and team members
• Sanitize/disinfect pet suites, condos, and general boarding areas
• Monitor and chart consumption and elimination of every pet and report concerns to management
• Provide individual care of boarding guests and feed/medicate according to instructions
• Perform scheduled activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Possess a love of animals
• Display 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 environments with disinfectants, animal dander, and excretions

Education

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Pet Services

Benefits

• 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

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