VCA SylvaniaVET is looking for a motivated, client-focusing, pet-loving individual to join our animal caretaker team! We are looking for someone who can provide a safe and loving environment for our boarding guests while their parents are away. If you describe yourself as someone who loves to take care of animals, we would love for you to apply!Primary Responsibilities:
Care for all breeds and sizes of canines and felines
Feeding, Watering and administering medications to feline and canine guests
Supervise and walk all breeds of canines outside
Engage in one-on-one enrichment time with pets
Clean and monitor kennels, common areas and aisles including waste and litter
Preform baths and toe nail trims
Laundry and dishes
Handle credit card machines and cash transactions
Answering general calls and securing boarding reservations via email and telephone
Scanning and uploading paperwork
Checking in clients and recording all necessary information on paperwork, both on paper and in computer software
Checking out clients and communicating general information
Communicate effectively with peers and clients
Learn and understand dog body language
Ability to control all sizes of dogs on leash
A Strong Candidate Will Have:
A love for animals
Great communication via email, text message and phone
Flexible availability
At least 18 years of age or older
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as a team
Time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Schedule
6, 8 or 12 hour shifts
Weekends and Holidays
Mornings, Afternoons and Evenings
Job Type
Full time (30+ hours)
Part Time (29 hours or less)
Benefits
Generous employee pet discount
401k
Medical, vision and dental insurance
Paid holidays
Compensation
Starting at $15.00
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com