Experienced Lead Pet Care Technician

LSISMPL; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Simple IRA with company match

Employee discounts

Paid training and opportunities foradv

Job summary

Stone Mountain Pet Lodge in Blaine, MN is seeking a hands-on Lead Pet Care Technician to supervise our Lodging team and deliver exceptional care for dogs and cats.

In this working leadership role you will care for pets, coach assistants, coordinate daily operations, and ensure a clean, safe facility. The position pays $19–$22/hour and requires weekend and holiday availability. Join a team that values reliability, calm leadership under pressure, and a passion for animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous professional animal care experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Comfortable administering pet medications.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable with a positive attitude.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care for dogs and cats, including administering medications.
• Lead daily operations during your shift.
• Coach and support Pet Care Assistants and Pet Care Technicians.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and adjust priorities throughout the day.
• Help train new employees.
• Ensure our facility remains clean, safe, and organized.
• Provide excellent customer service to pet parents.
• Transport pets using our Pet Taxi (after company approval and training).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Animal care experience

Valid drivers license

Job description

Lead Pet Care Technician
Stone Mountain Pet Lodge | Blaine
$19–$22/hour

Do you have experience working with dogs and enjoy leading others? Stone Mountain Pet Lodge is looking for a dependable, hands‑on Lead Pet Care Technician to help lead our Lodging team while providing exceptional care for the pets entrusted to us.

This is a working leadership position. You'll spend your day caring for pets, supporting your team, solving problems, and helping ensure our daily operations run smoothly. If you're calm under pressure, lead by example, and have a passion for animal care, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Provide outstanding care for dogs and cats, including administering medications
• Lead daily operations during your shift
• Coach and support Pet Care Assistants and Pet Care Technicians
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and adjust priorities throughout the day
• Help train new employees
• Ensure our facility remains clean, safe, and organized
• Provide excellent customer service to pet parents
• Transport pets using our Pet Taxi (after company approval and training)

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• Previous professional animal care experience required
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Comfortable administering pet medications
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable with a positive attitude
• Available to work weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Be on your feet for most of the shift
• Lift up to 40 pounds and assist with larger dogs
• Work indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Safely handle dogs of all breeds and sizes

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees and part‑time employees working 30+ hours per week receive:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Simple IRA with company match
• Employee discounts
• Paid training and opportunities for advancement

Part-time employees

• Employee discount
• Simple IRA with company match
• paid training and advancement opportunities

Why Stone Mountain Pet Lodge?

We're proud to be one of the Twin Cities' premier pet care facilities. We believe pets deserve exceptional care, customers deserve outstanding service, and employees deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career. We promote from within whenever possible, and many of our leaders started in entry‑level positions.

If you're ready to lead by example and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you!