Animal Care Technician - Charleston

SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppys nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met.

Animal Care Technicians provide care by following established company systems and procedures. If you have a passion for animals and their wellbeing and would enjoy working for a great company that loves animals and values the contributions of its employees, Petland may be the place for you.

COMPENSATION :

The current starting pay for Animal Care Technicians is $14 / hr. and increases to $15 after 90 days of employment.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Animal Husbandry
• Communication
• Time Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR TRAINING :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT :

• Standing Continually required to stand
• Walking Continually required to walk
• Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
• Travelling Occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talking / Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and / or use a keyboard
• Lifting / Pushing / Carrying Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.
30+ days ago