What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Animal Caretaker position at Destination Pet LLC?
Description
Welcome to your next destination! We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from daycare to boarding, training to grooming, and veterinary care.
We are looking for a Seasonal Animal Caretaker to Join Our Pack at All Star Pet Resort
REPORTS TO: General Manager
Pay: $13.00- $15.00 hourly
Schedule: Seasonal; must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
Core Responsibilities:
- Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
- Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
- Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each pet guest.
- Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal.
- Ensures pets have clean water at all times.
- Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of each and every pet guest; brings problems to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
- Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
- Cleans up pet excrement as needed. Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures as needed throughout the day.
- Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed; assures the return of pet belongings to owners. Carries pet belongings to storage area, front desk or to assist customers, as needed.
- Maintains and cleans food preparation areas.
- Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.
REQUIREMENTS:
Expertise & Experience:
· Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
· Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred.
· Displays a professional manner at all times
Physical:
· Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
· Must 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 handle dogs on leashes.
· Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
Salary : $13 - $15
