Kennel Technician (PT)

JOB POSTING

POSTING DATE: 02/07/2025 POSITION: KENNEL TECHNICIAN

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED STATUS: Part Time/Hourly

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 0 TO 2 YRS BASE PAY: $12.50/HR

REQUIRED EDUCATION: TRAINING IN AN ANIMAL CARE FACILITY OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

The qualified candidate will provide basic technical support to the animal care operations. This position reports directly to the Kennel
Supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

Prepares and sets up animal kennels and related equipment for cage change outs or newly arriving animals according to
specific instructions. 

Responsible for feeding, watering, and exercising animals in designated work area. 
Responsible for ensuring the comfort, safety and well-being of all shelter animals 
Rinses scrubs and disinfects animal cages, hallways, floors, and walls in designated area; cleans water and food dishes

and related kennel equipment and facilities 
Assists in monitoring equipment for proper operation (chemical mixers, hose units, steam machines, etc.). 
Monitors supply needs and communicate to Supervisor of what is needed in a timely manner. 
Maintain clean, orderly and sanitized work areas on a regular basis and learns area documentation. 
Identifies problems and notifies Supervisor or Lead Technician. 
Provides accurate information and friendly professional service to the public and to co-workers in a positive, courteous,

truthful and tactful manner. 
Provides holiday and weekend coverage as required 
Must support and demonstrate the agency’s core values – Customer Service, Adaptability, Respect, Responsibility,

Integrity and Compassion 
All other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

Assist with fundraising activities and special events as needed 
Treats all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job and transmits these values to others. 
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the

employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to
appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required by the Job: 

Work requires the analytical skills to gather and interpret data in job related situations 
Position requires 0-2 year's previous experience.

Physical Requirements of the Job 

Must stand, walk, bend and stoop to perform duties. 
Must have the ability to perform prolonged physical activity. 
Must be able to stand for 8 hours 
Ability to lift 50lbs. 
Will be expected to work weekends, holidays, and off hours 
Job may require performance of tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, animal and

human 
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases 
Exposure to high noise levels when in kennel area, chemicals used to sanitize facilities, vehicles or equipment and other

physical situations that involve all forms of animal life 
Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals 
Ability to work directly with animals, with no preexisting allergies to animals, hair or dander

Apply online at SAhumane.org/employment.