Lead Animal Care Technician

• Performs all duties/essential job functions of the Animal Care Technician.
• Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Technicians to maintain a
  
  

clean, safe environment for our pet guests.

• Monitors and motivates animal care staff, reports absences/tardy; assists with
  
  

counseling as necessary.

• Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each new pet guest.
• Directs and ensures the cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of all used dog suites and
  
  

cat condos on assigned shifts.

• Makes sure each boarded animal receives the correct type and quantity of food each
  
  

meal.

• Ensures pets have clean water at all times.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of each and every pet
  
  

guests; brings problems to the attention of the Center Manager or Animal Care

Manager.

• Performs several walk-throughs each day to ensure pet guest safety and well-being in
  
  

the boarding areas.

• Cleans up pet excrement as needed.
• Performs Playtimes as needed.
• Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed; assures the return of pet
  
  

belongings to owners.

• Maintains kitchen in clean orderly manner.
• Oversees and performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.
• Monitors appropriate inventory of supplies; reports as necessary to Center Manager or
  
  

Animal Care Manager.

• Sees to the safe handling of all boarding pet guests; enforces safe handling procedures.
• Monitors physical plant needs in the boarding areas and performs basic repairs as
  
  

needed. Reports all other needed repairs to Center Manager.

• Ensures a pet guest report is completed and given to the owner for every pet guest.
• Supports the Mission and Philosophy of Best Friends Pet Care, Inc.
• Treats customers, guests and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all
  
  

customers encountered while performing work duties.

• Assists other Associates as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience

Minimum of 1 year animal care/kennel experience.

Animal Care Technician Certified

Playtime Certified

Physical

Must be able to work evenings weekends and holidays.

Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds.

Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.

Must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently.

Must be able to work on computer system.

Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.

Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation.

chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Personal

Must have the ability to resolve problems quickly and professionally.

Must have the ability to supervise, motivate and counsel Associates.

Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Must possess a love of animals.

Displays a professional manner at all times.