Animal Care Technician

Best Friends Pet Care • Part-time • Gaithersburg, MD, USA • 1d ago

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Gaithersburg MD (GAI16) - Gaithersburg, MD 20878Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: General LaborOur 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 FunctionsSkills 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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