About the Role
Our experienced animal care leads provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness. This position is a stepping stone for the Animal Care Manager role.
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
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Minimum of 1-year animal care/kennel experience.
- Animal Care Technician Certified
- Playtime Certified
- Must be able to work evenings weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to work on computer system.
- Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
- Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation. chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Must have the ability to resolve problems quickly and professionally.
- Must have the ability to supervise, motivate and counsel Associates.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess a love of animals.
- Displays a professional manner at all times.
Skills
- animal care
- kennel experience
- Animal Care Technician Certified
- Playtime Certified
- computer system
- communication
- interpersonal skills
Location
- WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- None
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Benefits
- 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
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings
- employee discounts
About the Company
- 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!
