Animal Caretaker at Bayside Kennels

Job Description

Job Description

***MUST APPLY IN PERSON. ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED**

Do you love animals? Looking to spend your days with them while getting paid? Are you a responsible individual who excels at customer service and teamwork? If so, we might be the perfect part-time job for you!

Virginia Beach animal care facility has immediate job openings. Looking for friendly, professional front desk staff as well as motivated, responsible kennel attendants to join our close-knit organization. Part Time as well as Full available. Dependability and common sense a must! Previous animal handling experience preferred, but no experience necessary.

The ideal candidate is teachable, hardworking, has outstanding communication skills and the ability to provide exceptional customer service. Will work directly with customers to handle reservations, transactions, and client accounts, while ensuring cash drawer accuracy and bank deposits. Must be able to speak knowledgeably to customers about animal care. Ability to work weekends/ holidays a necessity.

Physical Requirements: - Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighting 10 to 100 lbs.- Frequently bends, kneels and crouches.- Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, sweeping, vacuuming, moping and pushing/lifting.- May drive vehicle if needed.- Continuous walking, standing and moving about.- Exposure to odors, dirt and animal waste.

Qualifications

• Friendly attitude even when dealing with disgruntled clients
• Responsible and proven ability to maintain scheduling commitments
• Ability to problem solve quickly concerns customers may have
• Good communication skills with customers
• No animal experience necessary

To apply, swing by 5201B Virginia Beach Blvd and fill out an application. Any questions, call 757.499.7697. Please bring resume and at least 2 professional references.

Job Type: Part-time / Full Time

Salary: $14.00 to $18.00 /hour

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