Kennel Technician

Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Welcome to your next destination! We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from daycare to boarding, training to grooming, and veterinary care.
We are looking for an Animal Care Attendant to join our pack at Bark Hotel for Dogs in McKinney, TX!
Reports to: General Manager
Starting Pay Range: $14.00+ Hourly
Schedule: Full-time OR Part-time
Perks: Full Benefits package including free pet insurance!
Core Responsibilities:

• Supports Mission, Vision, and Values of Destination Pet.
• Treats all pets and their humans with respect.
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
• Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each pet guest.
• Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal.
• Ensure pets always have clean water.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest.
• Brings problems to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
• Cleans up pet excrement as needed. Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures as needed throughout the day.
• Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed; assures the return of pet belongings to owners. Carries pet belongings to storage area, front desk or to assist customers, as needed.
• Maintains and cleans food preparation areas.
• Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.

REQUIREMENTS:
Expertise & Experience:
• Must be a pet fanatic - pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/veterinary experience preferred.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
Physical:
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
• Ability frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the duration of shift.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Ability to handle dogs on leashes.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
Salary Description
$14.00