About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at Pet Boarding, Fort Stewart, GA. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
QualificationsResumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Knowledge of normal appearance and activities of animals to be able to recognize such characteristics as excessive loss of fur, pregnancy, indicators of fighting, illness, disease, and refusal to feed. Knowledge of normal feed and liquid requirements, different types of fee, and the ability to adjust amounts of feed for different animals. Ability to identify animals by tattoos, tags, or other markers. Skill in handling vicious animals. Ability to lift and carry weights up to 75 pounds. Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Major DutiesCleans animal cages, runs and kennel rooms on a daily basis or as directed. Disinfects cage or run after discharge or release of animals. Cleans and sanitizes all feed and water pans daily or after use.Feeds and provides fresh water for all confined animals daily and/or as directed. Protects animals from extreme weather conditions and from other animals. Takes certain precautions and uses special skills in handling vicious animals.Observes all animals confined daily for all signs of illness, insect infestation, loss of weight or abnormal behavior and reports conditions noted to supervisor.Administers topical and/or oral medications as directed by supervisor and records such treatments on clinic records.Performs other duties as assigned.