Small Animal Specialist

JOB TITLE: Animal Specialist REPORTS TO: Distribution Customer Service Manager DRIVING POSITION: No SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Small Animal Specialist is responsible for the care and wellbeing of the small animals placed into their care.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates with breeders during intake, ensuring accountability for the health wellbeing of new pets, and ensures the variety of species meets our expectations.
Maintains record of pets into and out of their care, documenting which breeder they were received from, how they were cared for and at what frequency, and what store they were delivered to and when.
Schedules and coordinates all feedings, including the coordination of supplies, preparation of food, cleaning and sterilizing of feeding tools.
Prepares, cleans and maintains enclosures for the care of our pets.
Ensures proper sanitation procedures are followed.
Coordinates with Petland stores for the eventual transfer of pets out of their care.
Works with the veterinarian, as necessary.
Assists with inventory tasks at the store, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED SKILLS: Two to four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong Animal Sensitivity REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standing –Frequently required to stand Walking –Frequently required to walk Sitting - Continually required to sit Travelling – Occasionally required to travel Finger Dexterity - Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Not required to lift more than 75 lbs.
at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 25 lbs.
EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.