Animal Care Technician Job at Best Friends Pet Hotel, Grand Junction, CO

VnJ0ZEhUd01XVk0veC9LN0xVd3djVS96a0E9PQ==
  • Best Friends Pet Hotel
  • Grand Junction, CO

Job Description

Description

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

Qualifications & Job Functions

  • 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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

Cox Media Group

On Air Talent (Part-Time) - Tampa Radio Job at Cox Media Group

 ...Location:FL-Tampa Job Title: On Air Talent (Part-Time) - Tampa Radio Position Overview CMG Tampa Radio has an opening foraPart-Time On-Air Host. Were looking for talent to put on a show, not just an air-shift. The ideal candidate can easily connect with... 

Walmart Inc.

Power Equipment Operator Job at Walmart Inc.

 ...the interview process. What you'll do... Manage freight flow by moving, scanning, and handling freight manually and/or with power equipment. Maintain merchandise supply by replenishing pallets of merchandise onto/from racks or docks using warehouse systems... 

Huntington Learning Center

K-12 Tutor Job at Huntington Learning Center

 ...experience, we are an accredited learning center offering a range of tutoring and test prep services. Our tutoring programs focus on core foundational skills such as phonics, reading, study skills, writing, and math. Our teachers instruct on an individualized basis,... 

Hilton Grand Vacations

Sales Gallery Coordinator Job at Hilton Grand Vacations

There's something truly fun and superb about Hilton Grand Vacations. The foundation of our way of life has been about making memorable experiences and a positive impact within our industry and the communities in which we live and thrive. Our Team Members are what make the...

WeldWerks Brewing

Taproom Ambassador - Part-Time (Open Application Pool) Job at WeldWerks Brewing

 ...Manager Pay Rate: Starting at $16.50 per hour + Tip Pool Wages Who we are: WeldWerks Brewing is locally owned, and operated craft brewery in historic downtown Greeley, Colorado. We execute our unique and original product line with the highest quality ingredients, a...