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Dog Kennel Attendant

K9 Care Camp LLC
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Overview:

We are a well-established dog boarding and training facility offering training classes, massage therapy, and pet grooming.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Kennel Attendant to join our team. If you have a passion for working with animals and possess skills and experience in animal care, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow with an successful organization. We offer hourly pay for kennel assitance with additional tip income. Holiday pay and split shift pay is also available. Additional hours are available as an obedience class and grooming assistant. We boast an excellent clientele with some very nice pets and the business is in an aggressive growth stage. This means there will be an opportunity for a future management position for the right someone possessing an excellent skill set and a strong desire to see the business succeed.

Our current team consists of the owner/operator, 4 part-time kennel attendants, a groomer, and a massage therapist. We are looking to add that special someone who can fill a kennel attendant role and assist with teaching classes, bathing dogs, and some administrative needs.

Duties:

-Assist with animal care with kennel dogs in the early mornings and late afternoons during the week. Weekend and holiday additional hours are required! Some late nights might be needed.

- Assist the owner and head trainer with a variety of classes including AKC STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen Class, Advanced Obedience, and Therapy Dog Preparation classes.

- Assist the head groomer with bathing and nail trims and be willing to learn new skills from her.

- Manage kennel bookings, phone calls, and invoicing for the boarding and grooming businesses.

- Help with minor building maintenance and identify needs such as when supplies are getting low, cleaning needs to be done, or repairs need to be made.

- Become an efficiency expert to keep the work flow smooth and the animal care excellent providing a great experience for all of our clients.

- Help manage the booking tool including vaccine updates and drop off and pick up times.

Requirements:

- Previous experience in pet care and kennel work is required.
- Knowledge of animal care and handling techniques is necessary.
- Ability to lift heavy pets and equipment.
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant is a plus.
- Experience in dog training is a plus.
- Administrative and customer care experience is also required.

Join our team today and become a part of a growing business serving our community and making a difference in the lives of our furry friends and their pet parents!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Shift:

  • Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tips

Work Days:

  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • kennel and/or animal care: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Kalamazoo, MI 49009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15

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