Pet Care Technician

Far Fetched Pet Quarters Pet Care Technician

Big Stone Gap, VA
• Part time

The Pet Care Technician is a dynamic hybrid role central to both our grooming and daycare operations. This position ensures our furry guests are clean, safe, happy, and comfortable throughout their day with us. This position is split between the bathing station and the daycare floor, and this team member is responsible for preparing dogs for grooming and managing group play dynamics in conjunction with other Pet Care Technicians.

• Bathing & Prep Work: Comfortably handle dogs of all sizes to perform high-quality baths, blow-outs, brush-outs, ear cleaning, and nail trims. Prepare dogs efficiently for the grooming team. (Prior grooming experience preferred, but not required.)
• Daycare Supervision: Monitor dog socialization and playgroups to ensure a safe, positive, and structured environment. Understand and react to canine body language to prevent conflicts. (Prior dog bathing and supervision experience preferred, but not required.)
• Health & Safety: Maintain a meticulously clean environment in both the bathing area and daycare rooms. Disinfect kennels, play equipment, and tubs according to safety protocols.
• Mess & Waste Management: Comfortably and promptly clean up all the natural messes that come with animal care, including accidents (urine, feces, vomit), wet floors, and heavy amounts of loose dog hair and pet dander.
• Client Communication: Greet pet parents warmly during check-in/check-out, providing enthusiastic updates on their dog’s behavior and spa experience.
• Physical Stamina & Handling: Stand for long periods, playing and interacting with dogs of all sizes, maintain control of (sometimes hyperactive, jumpy, strong and quick) dogs while on leashed walks, safely handle wet/slippery dogs, bend, squat, and confidently lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Digital Documentation & Tracking: Comfortably use our software and tablets to maintain accurate client profiles, input detailed grooming instructions, log caretaking notes, and create fun, professional digital report cards for pet parents.
• Environmental Composure: Maintain a calm, focused demeanor and exercise patience in a high-energy, sensory-rich environment. This includes managing busy shifts, loud noises (barking, high-velocity dryers), and safely managing difficult or anxious dogs.

• Prior experience in professional dog handling, bathing, or doggie daycare settings.
• Strong understanding of dog behavior and body language.
• Physical stamina as described above.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and a genuine love for animals.