What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker position at Bailey's Daily Pet Care?
Responsible for supervising and taking care of pets in the absence of their owners while they are within our care.
Primary Responsibilites:
- Feed, water, nurture, and care after pets including but not limited dogs, cats or other animals
- Exercise with dogs
- Positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Properly correct unacceptable behavior
- Assess an animal from head to toe for disease or distress
- Clean and disinfect play area, dirty bowls, buckets, kennels, laundry, etc.
- Remove and disinfect animal waste
- Check in or check out clients
- Answer phone calls
- Book appointments
- Provide information about animals such as behavior, facility activities, amenities for the animals and more
- Provide information about our facility, services, quality standards and more
- Prepare meals
- Administer medications
- Perform wound care on an injured pet
- Record food intake, physical and mental condition, medications given, etc.
- Ensure safe transport of animals
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Hartford, NY 13413: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16