Animal Caretaker II – Lead
2 weeks ago
Location
San Antonio, TX US (Primary)
Category
Customer Service
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Description
Summary of Duties
This senior-level role includes all Animal Caretaker I duties plus additional oversight and coordination responsibilities in clinical, office, and animal housing areas.
- Manage the rest of the Animal Caretaker team
- Sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing designated floor surfaces
- Spot-cleaning spills, stains, and animal waste as they occur
- Restocking paper products, soaps, and other consumables in designated areas
- Emptying trash in designated areas
- Dusting and wiping horizontal and vertical surfaces (up to 10 ft)
- Performing routine cleaning and disinfection of animal kennels and runs
- Removing animals from housing areas prior to cleaning and returning them once dry
- Supporting the collection and proper handling of regulated medical waste
- Reporting any facility maintenance needs to the supervisor
- Training and guiding junior caretakers on proper cleaning and sanitation techniques
- Performing quality checks to ensure all areas meet facility standards
- Monitoring and maintaining cleaning supply inventory
- Coordinating regulated medical waste collection and transport
- Completing basic logs and shift reports
- Responding to after-hours or extended cleaning needs as required
Job Requirements
Required Knowledge & Abilities
- Proven experience in veterinary or animal facility cleaning
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and train others
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Education, Skills & Certifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 12 months of prior kennel/veterinary facility cleaning experience preferred
- All certifications and requirements listed for Animal Caretaker I (provided by employer)
- Must be able to obtain base access and pass background check
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