Animal Care Technician - Best Friends Pet Hotel West Berlin

Best Friends Pet Care INC; Berlin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Pet Care INC seeks an Animal Care Technician to lovingly care for pets in our boarding facility. You will monitor health, safety, and comfort while maintaining spotless suites and common areas. You’ll assist the team, handle dogs on leashes, and ensure a positive guest experience for both pets and their families.

Responsibilities include feeding, medicating as directed, charting observations, and communicating with management. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with animals preferred.
• Ability to stand and work for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome human and pet guests and provide excellent customer service.
• Identify animal body language and ensure safe handling.
• Check in/out pets and escort them to rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of suites, condos, and boarding areas.
• Sanitize spaces and monitor pet consumption and elimination.
• Feed and medicate according to instructions; report concerns.

Skills

Love of animals

Professional demeanor

Flexible schedule

Lift 40 lbs

8-hour shifts

Computer systems

Dog handling

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job 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 80 locations in twenty-six 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!Responsibilities:Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchenFeeding and watering pet guestsMonitoring and charting every pet guestMonitoring pet belongingsLaundering dutiesAssisting other associates and performing other duties as neededSkills RequiredPossess a love of animalsDisplays a professional manner at all timesAbility to work evenings, weekends & holidaysLift/carry 40 pounds or moreAble to stand/walk for eight hours a dayAble to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to work on a computer systemAble to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.Essential Job FunctionsWelcomes both human and pet guestsCan correctly identify animal body language/behaviorFollows safe handling proceduresChecking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer serviceEscorts pets to and from their roomsCan work both individually and as a team player while performing dutiesContributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facilityCommunication with management and other team membersSanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areasCan correctly identify animal body language/behaviorMonitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to managementProvides individual care of all boarding guestsFeed and medicate according to instructionsPerforms activities as scheduledRequired EducationHigh School Graduate or EquivalentAt least 1 year of professional animal experienceThe compensation information below is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The hourly pay range for this position is $16 to $16.25 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, schedule availability, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for incentives and overtime opportunities, where applicable. Where required by law, employees will be compensated at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.