The Pet Care Technician is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare and boarding dogs and ensuring the safety of the playgroup. The Pet Care Technician may also be assigned care of other animals lodging at the facility. Additionally, the Pet Care Technician is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the playrooms as well as other areas of the facility as assigned. The Pet Care Technician works under the supervision of the Boarding and Daycare Manager.

Benefits/Perks

• Set Schedule
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets

Job Summary We are searching for an experienced or inexperienced Pet Care Technician to join the team at our successful Hot Diggity Dog Resort. As a Pet Care Technician , you provide care and fun for canines throughout the day. You will be responsible to maintain a safe and playful work environment in the dog daycare and boarding area. You will be responsible for picking up poo, cleaning up pee, doing their laundry, and playing with the canines in our care. If you are reliable, compassionate, and have a love for pets, we want to hear from you!

Primary Duties
1. Dog Management
a. Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup. Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.
b. Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions.
c. Use proper dog handling techniques including use of kennel leads to transfer dogs.
d. Use proper dog introduction procedures.
e. Use appropriate praise and dog redirection methods.
f. Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them. If not, request assistance from others. Use proper id collars to identify dogs that are similar in appearance.
g. Watch all new dogs carefully and immediately consult with supervisor if you have concerns. For all dogs in playgroup; report any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to the supervisor immediately.
h. Review special needs list and manage dogs as instructed. Complete the maintenance report for all dogs in playgroup.
i. Ensure staff that relieve you for break or shift change know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviors or concerns you have been managing during your shift. If the next shift staff is not available, update the supervisor before leaving.
j. Plan how dogs will be put in enclosures for meals in accordance to procedure. Consult supervisor if you have concerns on being able to put all dogs away properly in your playroom.
k. Review information on whiteboard in hall and in playroom before start of shift and comply with instructions. Review dog profile of any dog you do not know prior to starting shift.
l. Complete dog incident reports timely when required. If you are not sure whether a report is required check with supervisor.
m. Complete maintenance or repair reports as needed. Immediately report any out of stock items to Floater or Coordinator.
2. Lodging Dog Duties
a. Provide potty breaks and exercise for lodging dogs as assigned. Potty area visits should be a minimum of 15 minutes per dog per session (3 potty area visits per day). Document on lodging report results of each potty break.
b. Maintain each pet’s room to ensure that the dog has water and the room is clean and dry.
c. Perform lodging dog exercise sessions and give treats as assigned. Be sure to sign off on the exercise & treat schedules and each dog’s lodging report that tasks have been completed.
d. Ensure that potty area and room areas are clean at end of assignment.
3. Cleaning Duties
a. Complete cleaning duties as assigned and indicate proper completion by signing the Cleaning Checklist.
b. Maintenance potty areas in accordance to procedures.
c. Report supplies needed to supervisor prior to running completely out of item.
4. Cattery and other animal care duties
a. Clean and maintain cattery as outlined on schedule. Initial form to indicate tasks
were completed.
b. Provide care or potty breaks to other dogs as assigned (puppies, groom dogs, etc).
5.Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pet Care Technician beneficial but not required
• Comfortable working with anxious animals
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift large dogs over 60 pounds
• Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in continuing education
• Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and dog owners
• Strong attention to detail