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
Job Tags
Holiday work, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday,