Animal Care Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Animal House Wilmington 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 $13 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 : You’ll 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 members—working 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 guests—and 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 you’re the right candidate, we’d love for you to join our team! Benefits for all team members at Animal House 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 $13 / hr.

Requirements :

The perfect candidate will embody these qualities :