Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician – Best Friends Pet Care

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$16.00/yr – $18.00/yr

• Full-time
• Requires 2 weekends per month
• 6:30 am – 10 pm (opening to closing shift)
• Operates 7 days a week; shifts may combine days
• Rotating holidays

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company matching
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company‑paid)
• Paid vacation
• Play with pets daily in a positive, constructive environment
• Continuous professional and personal training
• Participation in charitable giving (over $551,000 donated)

• Cannot thrive on drama or negativity
• Must be reliable; multiple call‑ins are not an option
• Proven track record of successful employment and longevity at previous jobs

• Love of animals
• Professional manner at all times
• Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays
• Lift/carry 40 lb or more
• Stand/walk for eight hours a day
• Work in a fast‑paced environment
• Use computer systems
• Handle dogs on leashes and work in environment with disinfectants, animal dander and excretions
• High integrity and positive attitude
• Detail oriented

• Welcome human and pet guests
• Identify animal body language/behavior
• Follow safe handling procedures
• Check in/out pet guests while providing excellent customer service
• Escort pets to and from rooms
• Work individually and as a team player
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility
• Communicate with management and team members
• Sanitize/disinfect pet suites, condos, boarding areas
• Monitor and chart pet consumption and elimination; report concerns
• Provide individual care to boarding guests
• Feed and medicate per instructions
• Perform activities as scheduled

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of professional animal experience preferred

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Pet Services

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Position start date as soon as possible. We will contact those we are interested in interviewing within 72 hours of receiving your resume.