What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker position at Green Acres Kennel Shop?
Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, ME is looking for a part time animal caretaker/kennel technician to join our 12 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and reliable.
Benefits
- Full Time Staff receives Sick pay, Paid Time Off, retirement benefits (must work for 1 year to qualify for retirement benefits)
- All staff receives sick pay
- Deep discounts on food and supplies for pets
- Pet friendly workplace
Responsibilities
- Greet clients and make them feel at home
- Answer any questions the customers may have and provide suggestions as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for animals in our care
- Provide a positive and safe environment for clients and their pets
- Supervise individual and group play for dogs
- Feed, exercise and medicate the animals in our care
- Abide by the Force Free philosophy
Qualifications
- Comfortable working with animals
- Uphold and adhere to the Force Free philosophy in animal care
- Highly adaptable to various situations and clientele needs
- Consistently supervise animals during various activities
- Possess a positive attitude and ethics which support our values and culture
- Relevant training and certifications (we will provide training)
- Must have a valid driver's license to transport animals to and from the vet
Must be available during peak periods (holidays and summer)
Because we come in contact with clients who travel both domestic and abroad, we do require staff be vaccinated against COVID-19
Please also fill out our online application on our website.
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
Online application can be accessed on our website