Animal Care Technician

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time

Description

Chisholm Creek Pet Resort is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! Starting pay rate is $11 per hour with raises based on performance. Ideal candidate will be a kind conscientious and detail-oriented caregiver with a flexible schedule! We strive to provide a safe fun and rewarding work environment with a focus on productive teamwork.

Duties include:

Playgroup Supervision: Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime.
Canine Knowledge: Youll learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment including studying canine body language and learning how to make dogs comfortable in a kennel and playgroup environment.
Cleaning: Managing the cleanliness of our kennels and play areas and maintaining the highest possible cleaning standards. Cleaning toys washing dishes mopping floors vacuuming hair and taking care of unpleasant doggy messes are critical aspects of the job!
Daily Care: Feeding pets according to parents instructions; making sure all dogs have fresh water clean bedding and a comfortable space to stay overnight. May also include administering medication according to veterinary instructions.
Problem Solving: Use common sense to solve problems as it relates to dogs in our care.
Be Proactive: Work with initiative to take on an array of tasks in our center.
Work Together: Communicating effectively with other team membersworking at a doggie daycare is fun but only if everyone is on the same page!
Guest Service: Must have basic customer service skills and be ready to talk with pet parents about their family members!
Safety First: Able to follow established safety protocols to the letter to ensure a safe and fun environment for our guestsand ourselves!
Must love dogs: We have a lot of them!

Please note that the above-listed duties and responsibilities are the basic requirements for this role and may be modified expanded or reduced based on the evolving needs of the company.

If youre the right candidate wed love for you to join our team! Benefits for all team members at Chisholm Creek Pet Resort include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog with additional benefits available for full time employees like medical/vision/dental plans and 401k! Pay starts at $11/hr.

Requirements

The perfect candidate will embody these qualities:

Team Player: Works together well with others to make sure all duties are completed and our guests are cared for
Good Communicator: Able to properly promptly and effectively communicate with other team members management and pet parents
Flexibility: A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
Attention to Detail: Uses keen observation skills to make sure guests are safe and comfortable and to report any issues as they arise
Animal Experience: Previous petcare/animal experience preferred but not required. Love for animals a must!
Dog Friendly: Comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breedswe see it all!
Physical Stamina: An ability to stand/work upright for multiple hours at a time in all weather types; able to lift at least 50 lbs and remain active throughout your shift. This is a physically demanding job!

Salary Description

$11/hr

Required Experience:

Part-timeDescriptionChisholm Creek Pet Resort is seeking dog lovers with a passion for providing top notch care and a desire to grow with a company of like-minded individuals! Starting pay rate is $11 per hour with raises based on performance. Ideal candidate will be a kind conscientious and detail-...