Animal Care Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Milton (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established and expanding pet care facility that prioritizes the well-being of its furry guests. As an Animal Care Technician, you will provide essential care, ensuring a clean and safe environment for pets while delivering exceptional service to their owners. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company that values its employees and their contributions. If you have a passion for animals and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Pet supply discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a love of animals and display a professional manner.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for long hours is essential.
• Experience in animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining pet suites and general areas.
• Feeding and monitoring pet guests.
• Providing excellent customer service during check-in and check-out.

Skills

Love of animals

Professional manner

Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays

Lift/carry 40 pounds or more

Able to stand/walk for eight hours

Fast-paced environment

Computer skills

Handle dogs on leashes

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

1 year of professional animal experience

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Milton, GA - Ruff House - Milton, GA

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: General Labor

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

Qualifications & Job Functions

Skills Required

• 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 in 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
• Feed and medicate according to instructions
• Performs activities as scheduled

Required Education

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