What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker (Part Time) position at Paddington Station?
Animal Caretaker: Part Time
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a candidate who is looking for Part Time hours that could also ramp up during busy holiday and travel seasons. In the past we have found that someone who is only looking for part time works best when they have either another job or a school schedule to work around but every candidate is unique.
The Animal Caretaker position typically is responsible for all aspects of dog and cat boarding with daily inclusion of operations, sales, and customer service. Has accountability to achieve service, organization, customer satisfaction, and cleanliness goals for the site in compliance with company procedures. Provides team leadership and ensures staff maintains facility cleanliness and dog health and safety standards. Upholds and grows facility reputation through client relationship building and forging business partnerships.
We are a fast-paced business and the candidate should be prepared to spend their day on his/her feet as needed. Multi-tasking and maintaining organization in a busy environment is critical.
Responsibilities and Duties
Animal Caretakers must oversee the dogs kept on site to ensure that they are cared for properly. Animal Caretakers may be involved with scheduling boarding appointments, cleaning cages and runs, grooming, bathing, feeding, exercising, medicating, and monitoring the behavior of boarded dogs.
Candidates must also have excellent public relations skills so that they can interact with owners as they drop off and pick up their pets.
As with any animal-related career, there is potential for injury while working with animals that have been brought into unfamiliar surroundings.
Kennel workers must use caution when administering medication, feeding, and exercising boarded dogs to minimize the risk of bites or scratches.
Qualifications and Skills
Professional experience with dogs is recommended but not required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Uniform allowance
Application Question(s):
- What days and times are you available to work and how many hours are you ideally looking for?
- What were the circumstances on why you left your previous jobs? If you have ever been terminated from a position, please explain.
- Do you have professional experience handling animals and why do you think you would be the best fit for this position?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19