Best Friends Pet Care INC

Animal Care Technician


PayCompetitive
LocationGrand Junction/Colorado
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 166671

      Job Details

      Level: Entry
      Job Location: Grand Junction CO - Wag Resort 398 Indian Road - Grand Junction, CO
      Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
      Education Level: None
      Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.50
      Job Shift: Day
      Job Category: General Labor

      Description

      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 70 locations in more than twenty 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
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