Animal Care Attendant (Part Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Outstanding in your field? Ruffit - Preston Forest is looking for "BONEified" leaders to join our growing team!

ABOUT US :

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At Ruffit by CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our centers are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices.

Starting a career at Ruffit means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

All pet lovers welcome.

Ruffit - Preston Forest is looking for 2 part time Animal Care Attendants (Kennel Tech) to join our team! Our team of happy people is as unique and diverse as the pets we care for.

We recruit and promote team members based on their abilities and accomplishments and create a welcoming environment for all.

OPPORTUNITIES :

Make pet care your purpose.

The Animal Care Attendant (ACA) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. The Animal Care Attendant works to ensure the professional, conscientious, compassionate care of all animals under our care at the facility are met by meeting both the physical and behavioral needs of all patients.

The Animal Care Attendant provides a high standard of cleanliness to our people and their pets by frequently servicing the kennels, runs, and play areas to ensure optimal levels of sanitation.

Essential qualifications :

• Work on weekends, including Sundays
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

We are looking for animal care attendants with a willingness-to-serve attitude who work well in a team environment. Must work well with computers, pay close attention to detail, be able to multitask, and be flexible with hours and holidays.

Competitive wages based on experience and education.

The most qualified candidate(s) :

• Have excellent communication skills
• Are self-motivated
• Have strong multi-tasking skills
• Detail-oriented
• Enjoy working with both people and pets
• Have a willingness to learn
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, and reliable

Purr-worthy people care

At Ruffit by CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task.

Ruffit prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance and HSA options, our full-time employees receive :

• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities

Experience :

• Animal care : 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary or boarding : 1 year (Preferred)

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