What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boarding/Animal Care Specialist position at Now Boarding?
Benefits:
Department: Boarding
Reports to: Boarding Supervisor
Job Purpose: You are an integral piece of the Boarding Team that is responsible for all aspects of care for the pets in the Boarding Department. Your attention to detail and adaptability help create a positive experience for pets, owners, and our staff.
What you will be doing:
Decision Making – Facilitate playtimes based upon exhibited behaviors
Recordkeeping – Document playtimes, urination, bowel movements, behaviors, and food consumption
Organization – Manage and complete individual services, such as play times and potty breaks based on priority; distribute food/meds following instructions that vary for each animal
Maintenance – Maintain building and animal enclosure cleanliness using a variety of disinfectants
Support- Ensure safe handling of animals
Culture - Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling NB Behaviors and Values, consistent with the Vision and Mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following NB protocols and policies. Work with NB team members in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of NB.
Other Duties As Assigned
What we are looking for:
Physical & Emotional Capabilities – Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of working in an animal boarding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Schedule - Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality; availability to work during operations hours as defined by management with the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Adaptability - Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.
Communication - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.
Computer Skills- Must be able to use boarding software on tablets and laptops
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Department: Boarding
Reports to: Boarding Supervisor
Job Purpose: You are an integral piece of the Boarding Team that is responsible for all aspects of care for the pets in the Boarding Department. Your attention to detail and adaptability help create a positive experience for pets, owners, and our staff.
What you will be doing:
Decision Making – Facilitate playtimes based upon exhibited behaviors
Recordkeeping – Document playtimes, urination, bowel movements, behaviors, and food consumption
Organization – Manage and complete individual services, such as play times and potty breaks based on priority; distribute food/meds following instructions that vary for each animal
Maintenance – Maintain building and animal enclosure cleanliness using a variety of disinfectants
Support- Ensure safe handling of animals
Culture - Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling NB Behaviors and Values, consistent with the Vision and Mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following NB protocols and policies. Work with NB team members in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of NB.
Other Duties As Assigned
What we are looking for:
Physical & Emotional Capabilities – Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of working in an animal boarding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Schedule - Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality; availability to work during operations hours as defined by management with the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Adaptability - Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.
Communication - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.
Computer Skills- Must be able to use boarding software on tablets and laptops
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
