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Lead Animal Care Attendant page is loadedLead Animal Care Attendant Apply locations Animal Tender Pet Resort-St. George, UT time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR105047

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We are looking to add a Lead Animal Care Attendant to our team at Animal Tender

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PAY: $16.00 - $16.25 /hour + tips

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
• Provides clean bedding and ensures pet guests have clean water at all times.
• Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal and maintains cleanliness of food prep areas.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; brings concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
• May be required to supervise group play for dogs and/or individual activities for pet guests.
• May be required to assist with bathing and brushing of canine guests.
• Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures and other areas as needed throughout the day.
• Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed; assures the return of pet belongings to owners. Carries pet belongings to storage area, front desk or to assist customers, as needed.
• Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.
• Assists General Manager in overseeing additional animal care staff in regard to scheduling, coaching, training, and complaints
• Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Attendants to maintain a clean, safe environment for our pet guests.
• Works alongside center management to train new hires in proper animal-handling techniques

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/kennel experience is required
• Displays a professional manner at all times
• Relationship building
• Ability to adapt
• Experience giving medications
• CPR Training preferred but not required
• High School Diploma

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to handle dogs of various sizes on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

Clinvet Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Clinvet Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Animal Care Assistant and Cleaner - Clinvet South Africa

Clinvet SA is widely regarded as one of the leading animal health CRO's globally. We are recruiting for an Animal Care Assistant and Cleaner for a fixed term period of six (6) months within our Animal Facility Operations and Study Support Department at Clinvet South Africa at our Bloemfontein site.

Primary Job Purpose

Cleaning of animal facilities providing food and water to animals and animal handling

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleaning animal facilities, stores, and equipment
• Providing food and water to all animals to ensure healthy and well-cared for animals
• Interact with and handle all animals
• Handling, stacking and storage of animal feed
• Record and handle data to ensure accurate and consistent information for departmental use
• Maintain and replace environmental enrichment, replenish facility consumables and equipment
  
  

• Grade 12
• A relevant qualification will be beneficial
• 1 years’ experience in the care and handling of dogs, cats, rodents, and farm animals
• Confidently handle all types of animals and have an affinity for animals
• Comply with the physical requirements as determined by the profile of the position
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Other

• Job function Other
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