Puppy Care Specialist

Petland Corporate Stores; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petland Corporate Stores in Ashland, KY is seeking Animal Care Technicians who love animals and want to build a rewarding career. You will care for puppies, ensuring their nutrition, behavior, and daily needs are met, and you will follow established procedures to keep pets healthy and happy.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable communication. You will work openings and closeouts, assist in kennel maintenance, and support a store veterinarian as needed.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in daily kennel and puppy care.
• Strong teamwork to support store goals and pet well-being.
• Clear communication with team and customers as needed.
• Effective time management to handle multiple care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Perform opening, daily and closing kennel procedures.
• Complete cleaning checklists to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Monitor health of puppies and kittens and keep proper records.
• Assist store veterinarian with examinations and medications as prescribed.
• Support training and coaching of other Animal Care Technicians as needed.
• Take on related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Petland Corporate Stores in Ashland, KY is seeking Animal Care Technicians who love animals and want to build a rewarding career. You will care for puppies, ensuring their nutrition, behavior, and daily needs are met, and you will follow established procedures to keep pets healthy and happy.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable communication. You will work openings and closeouts, assist in kennel maintenance, and support a store veterinarian as needed.