Pet Care Technician

K9 Resorts of Virginia Beach; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

K9 Resorts of Virginia Beach is seeking diligent Pet Care Technicians to care for dogs in daytime and boarding settings. This role emphasizes cleaning, bathing, and hands-on dog care with a team-oriented environment.

We offer both part-time and full-time positions. Candidates should be able to lift 50lbs, spend long hours on their feet, and provide exceptional customer service in a lively pet-friendly facility.

Qualifications

• Must love dogs and enjoy working with people.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Willingness to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Health and well-being of dogs in daycare and boarding.
• Sanitation of all accommodations and outdoor areas; bathing and monitoring daycare.
• Personal playtimes with dogs in care.
• Transporting dogs between daycare/boarding and customers when needed.

Skills

Love for dogs

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous experience preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Part-time and full time positions available!

Do you love dogs? Do you enjoy providing 5-star service, care and peace of mind to customers - both two- and four-legged? Do you seek opportunities to grow and develop professionally? Do you want to be part of a positive, fun and collaborative team environment? This position offers a great opportunity for dog lovers to join our team.

Pet Care Technicians are responsible for delivering on our core promises, cleanliness and compassionate care. This position spends the most time directly in contact with our furry friends. Someone in this position not only must love dogs, they must also be willing to "get down and dirty". Cleaning accommodations, giving dog baths and managing doggie daycare are all part of the daily routine. You must excel at communication and observation and possess a keen eye for detail.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the health and well-being of dogs in Daycare and Boarding
• Responsible for the sanitation of all accommodations and outdoor areas, bathing, and monitoring large and small daycare
• Perform personal playtimes with private play dogs
• Bring dogs from daycare or boarding to customers, when needed

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Has the ability work on their feet for 8 hours or more
• Schedule flexibility; availability for some weekend & holiday shifts
• Opening shift: Monday - Friday, 6am - 1:15pm; Saturday - Sunday, 7am - 1:15pm
• Closing shift: 1pm - 7:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience is preferred but not required

Personal Characteristics:

• Must demonstrate a love for dogs
• Must be able to communicate with all types of people, remain calm, mediate and problem solve
• Must be of high moral and ethical character
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize
• A “Can-Do - It is my job” attitude
• Outgoing, positive, enthusiastic personality
• Team player with the ability to also operate independently
• Able to use down time effectively
• Well-organized and efficient

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.