Summary: Provides care for animals through interaction and maintaining a healthy, safe and clean environment for them by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervises and interacts with animals both inside the facility and outside in the yards.

1. Feeds and gives water to animals per company procedure and client instruction.

1. Cleans and disinfects cages, dog runs, food and water containers.

1. Performs yard work which includes shoveling, raking, water removal and removal of animal waste and debris.

1. Maintains cleanliness of facility by vacuuming, washing floors, dusting, scrubbing walls and removing trash and animal waste.

1. Greets clients when they drop off and pick-up their animals and obtains information from them regarding the care of their dog such as personality type and any medication instructions.

1. Medicates animals per client and vet instruction.

1. Performs duties on the telephone to include answering basic questions for clients about the business and services available as well as taking reservations.

1. Assists groomers on occasion.

1. Launders towels, dog beds and blankets.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Technical Communication

Telephone Etiquette

Customer Relations

Diplomacy

Filing

Organization

Professionalism

Reading Skills

Computer

Time Management

Education/Training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Prior secretarial experience helpful.

Physical Demands:

Employee must regularly :

Stand

Walk

Use Hands

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or crawl

Talk/Hear

Lift up to 40 lbs.