Kennel Technician

Shifts Available

Monday- Friday

• 6:45 am - 12:00 pm
• 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• 1:45 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday & Holidays

• 6:45 am – 10:00 am
• 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm

If you apply for this job we prefer people to stay long term. We value our employees and the relationships we build together with both our 4 legged and 2 legged clients. We also value a positive, can-do attitude and are willing to train the right people in group play canine behavior.

Responsibilities

Good communication skills and a positive attitude are the keys to success in this position. You must be able to work in a team environment to safely care for our dogs in a group setting. Our dogs need constant supervision and care. Your brain must be able to multi-task in a chaotic environment. You will be expected to learn each dog's name, their personalities and behaviors, and what works best for each one (for example, discipline, calming them down, etc.). Although it can be an intense environment, if you have a genuine compassion for dogs this can also be a very rewarding experience. You will come to know and love our dogs and they will learn to trust you, depend on you, and love you right back.

Other responsibilities include taking notes about the dogs, cleaning, laundry, walking dogs on leash, bathing dogs, carrying or moving large bags of dog food, as well as various other items associated with the care of the dogs. This position will mainly be working in the back with the dogs, but all of our staff should be able to interact in a positive way with our human clients.

Qualifications

Must be reliable to work when scheduled

Must be able to work weekends and holidays (holidays are our busiest season and we need reliable employees to be here to care for them)

Must be able to read and understand feeding and medication instructions

Must be able to fill in charts with feeding/medication/behavior notes

Must be prepared for continuous poop scooping

Must be able to work in a team environment

Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions -- hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.

Must be physically able to handle the work, including lifting up to 40 pounds, being on your feet 5 hours or more each day, and able to handle large dogs

Must have genuine compassion for dogs, as well as great patience

Must be able to multi-task

And the most important thing, you must be able to care for our dogs as if they are your own!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work 1 weekend day and holidays and the days surrounding holidays?
• Are you looking for a Full Time or Part Time position? (Please include how many hours you are looking for per week.)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17