Animal Care Technician - Best Friends Pet Hotel

Job summary

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and monitoring of pet guests to ensure their safety and comfort. They also perform facility maintenance, including cleaning and sanitizing pet suites and common areas.

Job details

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: West Berlin NJ (BER09) - WEST BERLIN, NJ, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.50Hourly, Job Category: General Labor, Our Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations in twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years. If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you! We offer: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid) Paid vacation Uniforms Pet supply and service discounts and more! Responsibilities: Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen Feeding and watering pet guests Monitoring and charting every pet guest Monitoring pet belongings Laundering duties Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed Qualifications & Job Functions: Skills Required Possess a love of animals Displays a professional manner at all times Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays Lift/carry 40 pounds or more Able to stand/walk for eight hours a day Able to work in a fast-paced environment Able to work on a computer system Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions. Essential Job Functions Welcomes both human and pet guests Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior Follows safe handling procedures Checking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service Escorts pets to and from their rooms Can work both individually and as a team player while performing duties Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility Communication with management and other team members Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management Provides individual care of all boarding guests Feed and medicate according to instructions Performs activities as scheduled Required Education High School Graduate or Equivalent At least 1 year of professional animal experience The compensation information below is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The hourly pay range for this position is $16 to $16.50 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, schedule availability, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for incentives and overtime opportunities, where applicable. Where required by law, employees will be compensated at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.

What you’ll do

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and monitoring of pet guests to ensure their safety and comfort. They also perform facility maintenance, including cleaning and sanitizing pet suites and common areas.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of professional animal experience. The role requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the physical capacity to lift 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • 401k with company matching • Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Paid vacation • Uniforms • Pet supply and service discounts

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Animal care
• Animal behavior identification
• Customer service
• Cleaning and sanitation
• Feeding and medicating animals
• Computer literacy
• Safe animal handling
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Physical stamina
• Attention to detail

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Trades