Puppy Care Specialist — Growth & Training

Petland, Inc. (USA); Athens (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Petland, Inc. (USA) seeks Animal Care Technicians to provide exceptional care for puppies, ensuring their nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met.

You will work in a kennel with a close-knit team, perform opening/closing duties, maintain cleanliness, monitor health, and assist the store veterinarian as needed.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred; training is provided with opportunities for advancement within Petland.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in daily care for puppies.
• Teamwork to support kennel operations.
• Experience or training in animal care and husbandry.
• Clear communication with team and customers.
• Efficient time management for routines and records.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Perform opening, daily and closing kennel procedures.
• Complete cleaning checklists to ensure high standards of cleanliness.
• Monitor health of puppies/kittens and keep proper records.
• Ensure proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning per guidelines.
• Assist store veterinarian with examinations and medications as prescribed.
• Support trained 'key holders' in coaching other Animal Care Technicians.
• Perform other 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. (USA) seeks Animal Care Technicians to provide exceptional care for puppies, ensuring their nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met.

You will work in a kennel with a close-knit team, perform opening/closing duties, maintain cleanliness, monitor health, and assist the store veterinarian as needed.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred; training is provided with opportunities for advancement within Petland.