What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at Lake Forest Kennel Club?
Our flourishing dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility in Lake Forest is looking for an
outgoing, enthusiastic and responsible person with the right pet handling skills to join our
team! The right candidate will love working with cats, dogs and exotic pets! With this
specific role as a kennel attendant, you are responsible for everything to do with the health,
happiness and care of our pet patrons! Being a self-starter, paying close attention to detail,
being reliable and having the ability to multitask is a must. You must be able to follow
directions closely and communicate clearly. This position requires you to be outdoors in all
elements. Must be flexible and have reliable transportation. Must be available to work
weekdays, weekends and holidays. We will provide the right candidate with Pet CPR &
Emergency First Aid training and safe off leash play training. Starting pay is negotiable
based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the care and handling of animals
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maintain a high standard of cleaning and sanitation in pet boarding areas
- Feed and water animals according to their specific dietary needs
- Administer medications or treatment as directed by owner’s car instructions
- Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing and drying dogs
- Exercising pets according to their service schedule
- Provide and maintain a safe space for doggy socialization opportunities in a group setting
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals under the facilities care
- Maintain accurate records of feeding / medication schedules
- Report when a pet’s behavior is abnormal or if there is a health concern
- Sanitizing dirty bedding, dishes, toys, litter pans, etc.
- Restocking supplies
Skills
Lake Forest Kennel Club provides fun, top-notch doggy daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services. Our focus is keeping pets happy, safe, and healthy by ensuring that our employees are trained and interacting with them all day long.