At a glance
- Closing date
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- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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- 47 other open Sports, Fitness & Personal Care roles on the Nigeria board right now.
The Roles
We are hiring for two roles. Tell us which one you are applying for. If you can do both, say so.
Responsibilities
Pet Handler:
You will care for the dogs, cats, and other pets staying at our Lodge. They should be safe, clean, fed, and happy, and their owners should feel confident they left them in the right place.
Feed, walk and exercise pets on schedule
Clean and disinfect kennels, cages and play areas every day
Watch each pet's health and behaviour; report anything unusual to the vet or supervisor straight away
Give medication only as instructed by our vets
Check pets in and out, and keep each pet's care record up to date
Take photos and short videos for owner updates
Pet Bather:
You will prepare pets for grooming and keep them clean and comfortable.
Bath, dry, and brush dogs and cats
Trim nails and clean ears
Prepare pets for the groomer and assist during grooming
Handle nervous or difficult pets calmly and safely
Keep the grooming area, tools, and towels clean
Record each service done
Growth
Strong performers will be considered for professional grooming training.
Requirements
SSCE minimum
Love animals and are comfortable handling dogs (including large breeds) and cats
Experience in kennels, pet care, grooming, or vet clinics is a plus, but not required; we train
Physically fit; able to lift pets and stand for long periods
Honest, reliable and punctual
Can take instructions and keep simple records on a smartphone
Applicants from outside Lagos are welcome;accommodation is available.
Minimum qualifications
Secondary School (SSCE)
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: admin@exoticpetcafe.com using "Pet Handler – Your Full Name or Pet Bather – Your Full Name" as the subject of the email.
Note
In your email, answer in 3–5 sentences: "A dog in your care refuses to eat on its first day at the Lodge. What would you do?"
Applications without an answer to the question will not be considered.
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