Animal Care Technician - South Park Doggie Doggieland

Best Friends Pet Care INC; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Best-Friends-Pet-Care-Inc in Lancaster, CA is seeking Animal Care Technicians to provide loving care for our pet guests in our busy pet hotel, with a focus on safety, comfort and cleanliness. We are an employee-owned company with growth opportunities and a nationwide network of locations.

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining suites, feeding and monitoring pets, charting observations, assisting teammates, and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• At least 1 year of professional animal experience.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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 as needed.

Skills

Love of animals

Professional demeanor

Evenings weekends holidays

Lift 40 pounds

Stand 8 hours

Computer skills

Dog handling

Disinfection/sanitation

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pet care software

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 experienceQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.The compensation information below is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The hourly pay range for this position is $17.50 to $19 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.