What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at Golden Wood, Fairfield?
Job Overview
Are you looking for a respectful, fun-loving workplace? With many opportunities of growth within our company, interacting with dogs on a daily basis, and a work culture that everyone desires to be in, Golden Wood might be the place for you!
Duties
- Daily care of feeding and medicating dogs, cats, and small animals.
- Daily cleaning of dog runs and cat condos - to provide exceptional cleaning standards.
- Provide basic grooming for dogs - baths, nail trims, and ear cleanings.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with pet owners regarding their pets' needs and well-being at check-in & check-out.
- Understanding the basics of our software, Gingr, to complete check-ins & check-outs and communicate all concerns to the staff about the pet and/or owner.
Experience
- Ability to understand the different temperaments of dog breeds.
- Physical stamina to handle dogs of various sizes and energy levels.
- Previous experience in basic grooming for dogs.
- Any previous experience in the veterinary field is a PLUS!
- Any previous daycare experience is a PLUS!
Expectations
- Communication - clearly communicating to your coworkers and Manager about any concerns that need to be resolved.
- Humility - ability to admit your own mistakes.
- Respect - your coworkers desire to work with you.
- Efficiency - working diligently until your shift is completed.
- Reliable - no calls outs or no shows.
- A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare is essential.
- Golden Wood System - we have a system that is expected to be followed through within each of our locations.
Pay/Tips
- Once you’ve completed the Kennel Tech training program (which typically takes 3-5 weeks), you will be a part of the tip pool. Tips on a weekly basis average an extra $3-$5/hr for every employee. Taking your pay to $13-16/hr. (Start pay depends on previous experience.)
Join our team at Golden Wood, a place where everyone desires to work, plus surrounded by dogs every day!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3 - $5