Job Description

Title: Pet Caretaker

Location: MO - St. Joseph - PTC

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for performing the necessary work related to the care of the pets and sanitation of the PetCare buildings under general supervision.

SCHEDULE:

• 40 hours/week. Shifts are 4 days a week, 10 hours per day. Hours vary between 6:00 AM and 5:30 PM. Days can vary but are most typically Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities
• Assist with feeding our pets (placing, retrieving, and cleaning food bowls)
• Perform limited grooming as necessary
• Assist with exercise and socialization for our pets
• Report to the veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in the cats or dogs
• Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Additional duties as assigned
• If in the cat department, we require an animal safety training course be completed (this is done at our facility)

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:

• General supervision received from the Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

• Able to work weekends and holidays
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills
• Computer Literacy

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Some animal handling or grooming experience preferred

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