Animal Care Technician - Dayton

Petland Corporate Stores; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Petland is seeking an Animal Care Technician who has a passion for animals and is eager to provide care and support within a friendly team. This role involves daily care tasks for pets, ensuring their health and well-being, contributing to a positive impact on their families. Opportunities for career advancement are available in a rewarding and community-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional and behavioral care for puppies.
• Monitor health and maintain proper records of pets.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations and care.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience/training

Job description

Position: Animal Care Technician - Dayton

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Id: 584

# of Openings: 5

WHY PETLAND IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet-loving community. We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their careers in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families. Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland! #PetlandCareers #AnimalLoversWanted

Top 5 reasons to work with us:

1. Unwavering Love for Animals: Surrounded by furry, feathered, and scaly friends daily. Perfect for animal lovers.
2. Training and Education: We invest in your growth through comprehensive training programs.
3. Make a Positive Impact: Help pets find their forever homes, bringing joy to families and providing loving companions.
4. Work with a Fun Team: Supportive, friendly team of pet enthusiasts dedicated to our mission.
5. Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and internal promotion within Petland.

If you're motivated, compassionate, and love animals, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and join the Petland family.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Perform opening, daily, and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Complete cleaning checklists to ensure cleanliness.
• Monitor the health of puppies and kittens daily and keep proper records.
• Ensure proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning.
• Assist veterinarian with examinations, care, and medications.
• Train and coach less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or GED, or 1-3 months related experience/training, or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing and walking continually required.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Occasional travel.
• Frequent use of hand and finger dexterity.
• Climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling frequently.
• Talking and hearing continually required.
• Visual acuity for operating equipment and reading.
• Occasional lifting over 50 lbs., with frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.

EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination.

This description is not exhaustive and management may assign additional duties. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.