Pet Resort Assistants
| Company | American Veterinary Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Allen, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
- Can put the care of the patients at the top of the priority list
- Can move quickly, stand for long periods of time, work in all weather conditions, walk energetic dogs weighing upwards of 100lbs on a leash safely
- Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
- Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean, or organize as part of a normal job duty.
- Can stay on task without needing constant supervision
- Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
- Maintains a positive, cooperative relationship with management
- Can take orders from Shift leaders regarding duties to be performed daily
- Takes direction well and can stay on task
- Flexible schedule availability is a must-including weekends and holidays
- Ability to handle loud noises, stressful situations, and chaos at times
- Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
Responsibilities
- Care includes but is not limited to, walking, feeding, bathing, cleaning kennels, laundry, general area cleaning, administering supplements and other medications as directed by technician team.
- Handling all sizes and breeds of dogs properly and practicing Fear Free techniques are other important parts of the Pet Resort Assistant (PRA) position.
- The PRA is responsible for the cleanliness of the entire kennel and all areas of the exterior property.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous on-the-job training desirable, but not required
- Previous animal care background is desirable, but not required