About JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic

Our Mission:

Our mission is to support lifelong harmonious relationships between people and their pets. As experts in our field, we offer trusted guidance to pet parents and support them through all ages and stages while delivering360° of Happy Health®to their beloved pets. We strive to empower a creative team of individuals in building careers in animal care where they feel valued, inspired, and live in a culture of recognition and growth.

Why Join Us:

At JM Pet Resort and Veterinary Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values both pets and people. We offer opportunities to grow, make a difference in the lives of animals, and help clients feel confident in their pets' care.

Job Summary

The Animal Care Specialist/Kennel Attendant isresponsible for the daily care and well-being of our animal guests including feeding, cleaning and providing exercise and socialization. This position will ensure a safe facility for all pets attending to their physical and emotional health while maintaining a kennel environment that meets our standard of excellence.

This is a full-time, year-round position requiring flexible availability, including a rotating schedule for weekends and holidays.

Essential Responsibilities

Transports animals to and from the kennels
Maintains an organized facility by following specific guidelines for placement of kennel materials such as food, bowls, laundry, leashes and medication
Follows specific protocols for cleaning the kennel facility including runs, crates, drains, floors, dog bowls and laundry
Accurately follows measurement appropriations and feeding directions for each pet, per client instructions
Assists with dog rotations and playgroup setups throughout scheduled shifts at prescribed times
Follows the color-coded caution system
Ensures that the animals have ample fresh food and water at all times
Completes all task lists and checklists within prescribed timelines
Accompanies animals on walks, if required
Reports significant changes in functioning to the manager or medical professional on duty
Assists with evacuating all animals if an emergency occurs

Qualifications

1+ years of animal care experience required
Professional pet industry experience strongly preferred
Comfortable interacting with all breeds large and small
Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Computer Skills

Must be able to learn and efficiently use company software
Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs

Physical Demands

Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather
Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds with assist
Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs
Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times per day

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to dog and cat bites
Potential exposure to contagious disease or infection
Exposure to contaminants
Exposure to extreme weather (i.e. heat and cold)
Must be able to work around pet hair and dander

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off

The pay range for this role is:
15 - 19 USD per hour(JMPRVC)

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