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Petland Corporate Stores —Athens, OH
- Maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Hocking College —Nelsonville, OH
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- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Animal Care Technician

Petland Corporate Stores -
Athens, OH

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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Petland is looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build and advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Join us to become an ultimate caretaker, pairing our friends with their forever families. Our Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for our Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppy’s nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met. Animal Care Technicians provide care by following established company systems and procedures and help ensure our pets are healthy and happy when they join their forever home. Apply today and let Petland help you kick start your career in the pet industry.

WHY PETLAND IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:

Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet loving community. We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families. Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland! #PetlandCareers #AnimalLoversWanted

Watch the Petland career video here: https://vimeo.com/951590665?share=copy

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider working with us:

1. **Unwavering Love for Animals:** At Petland, you'll be surrounded by furry, feathered, and scaly friends every day. If you're an animal lover, this is the perfect place to turn your passion into a career.

2. **Training and Education:** We invest in our team's growth through comprehensive training programs. Whether you're just starting or an experienced pro, you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge in animal care and customer service.

3. **Make a Positive Impact:** Working at Petland means you'll play a vital role in helping pets find their forever homes. Your guidance will bring joy to families and provide loving companions to animals in need.

4. **Work with a Fun Team:** We have a close-knit team of fellow pet enthusiasts who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to our mission. You'll build lasting friendships while working together.

5. **Career Advancement:** Petland offers opportunities for career growth. We value internal promotion and strive to help our employees develop their skills and advance within the company. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and pet owners. If you're a motivated, compassionate individual with a love for animals, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of the Petland family.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Animal Care Technicians provide care for puppy’s nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs.
Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and ensures cleanliness is maintained.
Ensures the health of all puppies and kittens is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning is handled according to expectations.
Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Selected and properly trained “key holders” assist with the training and coaching of other, less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Animal Husbandry
Communication
Time Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standing – Continually required to stand
Walking – Continually required to walk
Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
Travelling – Occasionally required to travel
Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.

EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.

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