Puppy Care Specialist

Petland, Inc. (USA); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petland, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Animal Care Technician to care for puppies, meeting their nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs so they join their forever homes happy and healthy. You will follow established systems and assist in keeping records while supporting the store's veterinary team.

The role emphasizes training opportunities, teamwork, and career growth within Petland's caring community, making a meaningful difference for pets and families alike.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care Technicians provide care for puppy's nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
• Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and ensures cleanliness is maintained.
• Ensures the health of all puppies and kittens is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
• Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning is handled according to expectations.
• Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Selected and properly trained "key holders" assist with the training and coaching of other, less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Animal Husbandry

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Petland, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Animal Care Technician to care for puppies, meeting their nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs so they join their forever homes happy and healthy. You will follow established systems and assist in keeping records while supporting the store's veterinary team.

The role emphasizes training opportunities, teamwork, and career growth within Petland's caring community, making a meaningful difference for pets and families alike.