What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Resort Technician position at The Pet Resort at Lake Conroe?
About us
The Pet Resort at Lake Conroe is a small business in Montgomery, TX. We are professional, customer-centric, collaborative and our goal is to create a positive, clean, and safe environment for employees, customers, and their pets.
Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- Flexible working hours
- Relaxed atmosphere
Pet Resort Technician/Attendant Job Description
Reports to: Manager
Position Summary:
Our Pet Resort facility is looking for an animal lover to join our boarding team as a Pet Resort Technician. To qualify for this role, you must have a positive attitude and a genuine love for dogs of all shapes and sizes. In this role, you do more than cleaning and disinfecting our kennels — you also learn animal care and behavior basics while assisting our team with feeding, grooming, and walking tasks. Having previous experience in a pet care environment or kennel management is a plus, but we will provide training to the right candidate.
Position Responsibilities - Essential:
The list of tasks is illustrative and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the position. Other duties will be required as assigned.
- To thoroughly clean and disinfect all kennels and boarding areas.
- Responsible for daily feeding and monitoring eating habits of the pets in our care.
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
- Reporting signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to management.
- Utilize animal handling skills to ensure a safe and positive environment for the pets.
- Groom and provide care/affection for the pets.
- Toe Nail Trims (TNT)
- Baths
- Brushing
- Walk/exercise the pets.
- Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment/tools/etc., used.
- Properly place pets in kennels and organizing belongings.
- Laundry
- Wash and sterilize food and water dishes.
- Cleaning up any trash or stool materials off the premises.
Check in and check out process - including:
- Phone calls to clients.
- Setting up reservations and taking deposits.
- Setting up kennels/cubbies and ensuring proper medical notation is taken for medications, expected services/add-ons, and any unforeseen treatments/updates on pets.
- Communicating care expected and care provided during the stay.
- Communicating changes in animal’s behavior and key things to look for when a pet goes home after a stay.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimally must lift 25 pounds without assistance; may lift over 25 pounds with or without assistance.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
- Must be able to work in the heat and the cold.
- Must be patient and careful with dogs.
- Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Montgomery, TX 77356: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $13