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  • Animal Caretaker /Pet Care Specialist
    Animal Caretaker /Pet Care Specialist
    16 hours ago
    Full-time
    West Orange

    Animal Care Attendant Do you love working with animals and are passionate about their care? We would love to work with you! We are seeking an Animal Care Attendant who will share our commitment to prove exceptional care to all of our patients and their owners. The right candidate must work well with others, possess a strong work ethic for dependable patient care and the ability to communicate with clients when required. Medical and non-medical boarders can stay with us 7 days a week, therefore applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays. We care for dogs, cats, reptiles and other small and furry mammals (ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits...). Overnight shifts are not required. Punctuality is imperative. Having your own transportation a must. Experience preferred. Duties include but are not limited to the following: -Care of hospitalized and boarding patients including daily walks, cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, medicating, bathing dogs and cats when necessary and keeping animals clean. -General and detailed maintenance and cleaning of hospital inside and out, including public and employee areas, sidewalks/parking area to be kept neat, clean and odor free for our clientele. Sweeping, shoveling, vacuuming, mopping. Stocking the hospital and office areas. -Assisting the Doctors and Technicians when required with the patients. The position requires the ability to lift 30-40 lbs, and learning animal restraint techniques. Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $15.92 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Experience: Kennel: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: West Orange, NJ 07052 (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Pet Care and Retail Associate
    Pet Care and Retail Associate
    26 days ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Red Hook, Brooklyn

    A Pet Care and Retail Associate is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role is responsible for the retail store cleanliness, maintenance, as well as the direct safe care of pets within our store. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone, at the sales register and online., • Greets pet parents and answers their questions throughout the store., • Ensure pets have a smooth, positive, pick-up and drop off experience., • Responsible for the pet healthcare of store owned pets and plants, which includes feeding, watering and cleaning all pet habitats (ie, birds and plants)., • Maintains total store cleanliness standards., • Supports retail success with product sorting, shelf stocking, and pricing updates., • Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise, services and supplies., • Promotes special events such as evening or weekend programming., • Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents., • Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store., • Assists and works in various areas throughout the store (including services such as daycare, dog walking, pet bathing, pet home check-ins, etc) as required., • Including some boarding (on-site overnight care of animals)., • Other duties may be assigned., • Follow all Operations policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT • Associates are required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., • Associates must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception., • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Qualifications • 2+ years experience working with animals in similar business., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed., • Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure., • Animal Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain within first 30 days), • Animal CPR certificate (preferred not required) Compensation and Benefits Pet Care and Retail Associate are paid $16.50 an hour. Benefits include: • Paid weekly, • Associate discounts and perks, • Development opportunities Apply Now! We’re delighted you’re interested in promoting the well-being, happiness, care, and safety of every animal that enters our doors. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you!

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