Puppy Care Technician — Career Growth & Training

Petland Corporate Stores; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Petland Corporate Stores is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide nutrition, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance care for puppies. You will follow established company systems to keep pets healthy and happy before they join their forever homes.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, attention to detail, and communication supports daily kennel operations and care quality. The role offers opportunities for training and advancement within a pet-loving community.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for daily kennel care and record keeping.
• Strong teamwork and communication are critical in a busy animal care environment.
• Time management helps ensure opening, daily, and closing procedures run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for puppies' nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
• Perform opening, daily and closing kennel procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and complete cleaning checklists.
• Monitor health of puppies/kittens and keep proper records.
• Ensure proper nutrition, socialization, and cleaning per standards.
• Assist veterinary staff with examinations and medications as prescribed.
• Support trained staff in coaching other Animal Care Technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED / 1–3 months related experience

Job description

Petland Corporate Stores is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide nutrition, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance care for puppies. You will follow established company systems to keep pets healthy and happy before they join their forever homes.

A strong emphasis on teamwork, attention to detail, and communication supports daily kennel operations and care quality. The role offers opportunities for training and advancement within a pet-loving community.