Animal Care Technician - Dayton

Petland Retail Stores; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet care is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide excellent care for puppies. Responsibilities include monitoring health, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with veterinary care. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animals and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 months of related experience or training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening, daily, and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Monitor the health of all puppies and kittens daily.
• Assist the store veterinarian with examinations and medications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Animal Care Technician Job Description

Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppy's nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met. Animal Care Technicians provide care by following established company systems and procedures. If you have a passion for animals and their wellbeing and would enjoy working for a great company that loves animals and values the contributions of its employees, Petland may be the place for you.

Compensation

The current starting pay for Animal Care Technicians is $14/hr, increasing to $15/hr after 90 days of employment.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform opening, daily, and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Complete procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Monitor the health of all puppies and kittens daily and assist in keeping proper records.
• Ensure proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning are handled according to expectations.
• Assist the store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provide care and medications as prescribed.
• Selected and properly trained key holders assist with training and coaching of less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management

Required Education and/or Training

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing - Continually required to stand
• Walking - Continually required to walk
• Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
• Traveling - Occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel, or Crawl - Frequently required
• Talking / Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Acuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard
• Lifting / Pushing / Carrying - Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs., with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.