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Best Friends Pet Care

Part Time Feeder/Animal Care Technician

Sioux Falls, SD 57108Posted Yesterday
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Job Description

We are looking for a part time Feeder/Animal Care Tech to provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness.

Feeding shifts would be roughly 7am-11am and 4:30pm-8pm and other boarding/daycare/add-on shifts can be flexible with hours between 6:30am-10pm.

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.

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!
    • Volunteer Opportunities

Responsibilities:

  • Being reliable- we have living animals that rely on us to be cared for 
  • Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
  • Feeding and watering pet guests
  • Monitoring every pet guest
  • Monitoring pet belongings
  • Laundering duties
  • Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed

Skills Required

  • Possess a love of animals
  • Displays a professional manner at all times
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays is a non-negotiable
  • 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
  • 1 year of animal experience preferred

The compensation range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, location, and business needs. Where applicable, compensation will comply with federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.

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Part Time Feeder/Animal Care Technician at Best Friends Pet Care | Renata