Overview
Animal Care Technician Jobs in Kansas City, MO at Best Friends Pet Care Inc
Our Animal Care Technicians provide loving care for our pet guests while they stay and play in our pet hotel; focusing on safety, comfort, and cleanliness.
We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.
If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!
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!
Responsibilities:
Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
Feeding and watering pet guests
Monitoring and charting 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
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
At least 1 year of professional animal experience
Title: Animal Care Technician
Company: Best Friends Pet Care Inc
Location: Kansas City, MO
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