Description
``Duties:```
- Provide excellent customer service to pet owners and visitors
- Assist with the daily care and feeding of animals
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and common areas
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals
- Administer medications as directed by veterinary staff
- Exercise and socialize animals under supervision
- Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing and brushing
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and behavior
```Qualifications:```
- Animal experience not a requirement, training as necessary
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and gently
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with pet owners in a professional manner
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
- Basic knowledge of animal behavior, health, and nutrition
- Willingness to learn and follow proper animal care protocols
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.