5 Companion Animal Care jobs in South Africa

• Hands-on experience of Logistics in Road, Sea or Air Freight (Combination of these is preferable) from an Agri OR Feed OR Animal Health company not a freight forwarder or logistics company
• Working knowledge of incoterms, export documentation, managing transporters and related.
• Degree / Diploma in Logistics and / or Supply Chain Management
• MUST live within 20km from Bryanston
• Have own transport
• Good job tenure is a must (job hopping is a big dealbreaker for the client)
• Competencies include Detail Oriented, creative problem solver, meticulous planner, excellent written and verbal communication, customer centricity, self-driven and motivated to succeed, takes ownership, accountable, manages stress / pressure, professional, high level of integrity.
• All work-related written correspondence and verbal communications must be professionally presented and in grammatically correct English.

Responsibilities : (Suitable applicants MUST have experience in the duties below)

• Controlling export logistics for shipments, predominately via road freight with opportunity for air and sea freight movements
• Liaising with State Veterinarians for inspections and health certificates when applicable
• Scheduling Intertek, SGS, and related inspections when and where required
• Negotiating freight rates with preferred transporters
• Accurate consolidation of goods for shipment, including domestic movements
• Coordinating upliftment of product
• Working with and taking instruction from work colleges / sales agents / buyers to facilitate the logistics process
• Controlling import logistics for shipments via sea freight
• Liaising with freight forwarders, suppliers, and warehouse to ensure product movements progress smoothly and timely.
• Liaising with state veterinary officials for import permits, health certificates, and / or goods in transit permits
• Maintenance of all related transactional, and logistical documentation
• Maintenance of all transactional and logistical information in a format that is easily interpreted by you and any other team member
• Record all data within agreed process and structure
• Regular communication to customers on progress of deliveries
• Effective Management of customer expectations
• Timely feedback on any changes to schedules
• Escalation of any critical issues / customer concerns

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Logistic Coordinator • Johannesburg, South Africa

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 an Animal Care Attendant to our team at Animal Tender Pet Resort

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PAY: $15.00/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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply.

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 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?

Destination Pet, headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through Connected Care.

With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.

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?