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SalaryLooking for an overnight to work weekends/week nights, 10PM-6AM/8AM. We need you to care for our animals in a crate free environment, doing the cleaning, as well as tidying, feeding, medicines, and potty breaks. This is will consist of mostly independent shifts. So we need someone with animal care experience!
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the care and handling of animals in a kennel environment
- Provide basic animal care, including feeding, grooming, and exercise
- Clean and maintain kennel areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals and report any concerns to veterinary staff
- Assist with administering medications or treatments as directed by veterinary staff
- Assist with dog training sessions and behavior management
- Provide excellent customer service to pet owners, answering questions and addressing concerns
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal care facility is preferred
- Knowledge of basic animal care and handling techniques
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments safely and confidently
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective customer service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, as needed, for animal handling and cleaning duties
Skills:
- Veterinary assistant
- Dog training
- Heavy lifting
- Veterinary technician
- Kennel
- Dog handling
- Customer service
- Animal care
- Pet care
- Animal handling
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements associated with the role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.53 - $21.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60642: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
