What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal care technician position at Petland Retail Stores?
SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppys nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met.
COMPENSATION :
The current starting pay for Animal Care Technicians is $16 / hr.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
- Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and ensures cleanliness is maintained.
- Ensures the health of all puppies and kittens is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
- Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning is handled according to expectations.
- Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Selected and properly trained key holders assist with the training and coaching of other, less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED SKILLS :
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Animal Husbandry
- Communication
- Time Management
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR TRAINING :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT :
- Standing Continually required to stand
- Walking Continually required to walk
- Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
- Travelling Occasionally required to travel
- Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Talking / Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
- Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and / or use a keyboard
- Lifting / Pushing / Carrying Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.
Last updated : 2024-05-01
Salary : $16