Job details
Pet Handler at Exotic Pet Café – Lekki, Lagos
Exotic Pet Café is recruiting a full-time Pet Handler in Lekki, Lagos, to provide daily care for animals staying at its pet lodge.
Responsibilities
- Feed, walk and exercise dogs, cats and other pets on schedule.
- Clean kennels, cages and play areas daily.
- Observe pet health and behaviour and promptly report concerns to the vet or supervisor.
- Administer medication only as directed by veterinary staff.
- Handle check-in and check-out and maintain individual care records.
- Provide owners with photographs and brief video updates.
Requirements
- Minimum SSCE; pet-care, kennel, grooming or veterinary experience is helpful but not compulsory, as training is offered.
- Comfortable caring for dogs, including larger breeds, and cats.
- Physically capable of standing for prolonged periods and lifting pets safely.
- Reliable, honest and punctual, with the ability to follow instructions and keep basic records using a smartphone.
Working Schedule and Benefits
Five working days per week, with a rotating day off and weekend duties included. Monthly salary is ₦120,000; accommodation is available, including for candidates living outside Lagos. Successful staff may be considered for professional grooming training.
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter using the exact subject Pet Handler – Your Full Name.
In your email, answer this question 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.
Email your application to admin@exoticpetcafe.com.
Application deadline:
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About the employer
Exotic Pet Café supplies pets and premium pet products and provides grooming, boarding, day care and veterinary services. Its activities focus on animal care and well-being.
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