Job Description

Our well-established, busy, fun pet hotel wants to hire additional staff to join our team. We are currently seeking bright, energetic, individuals who work hard, pay close attention to detail and have a love of pets. Our pet hotel at Rancho Santa Margarita currently has a part-time and a full-time Animal Care Technician role available.

Zuri Pet Spa and Resort (powered by Best Friends Pet Care) is the leader in pet boarding, grooming, daycare, and retail. We currently operate 50 locations nationwide. We are a great, employee-owned company to join!

This position requires supervision and clean up after doggy playgroup, lots of on-your-feet exercise - walking pets, throwing balls, and scratching ears. Candidates must be able to lift 40 lbs., be on your feet 4-5 hours at a time, and have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays, as needed. The ability to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals is a must.

General kennel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen Feeding and watering pet guests Monitoring and charting every pet guest Monitoring pet belongings Monitoring for any abnormalities Laundering duties Treating guests, coworkers and customers in a professional, courteous manner Work in a fast paced environment Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed

Requirements:

Must be reliable, punctual, and able to manage time well Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions Must have excellent interpersonal skills Must have strong communication skills Must possess a love of animals and patience when handling pets Displays a professional manner at all times
To learn more, please visit on the web: www.bestfriendspetcare.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:

Animal care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person