Lead Animal Care Technician

Best Friends Pet Care, Inc.Franklin, TennesseeOn-sitePart-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this 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.

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

Education:

- High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience:

- Minimum of 1-year animal care/kennel experience.

- Animal Care Technician Certified

- Playtime Certified

Physical:

- 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.

Personal:

- 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.