Kennel Technician; Part Time

Job Type: Part Time:
Non-Exempt Position

Salary: $17.28 per hour

Location: Sylmar, Ca

Benefits include:

• Pension & 401k
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Casual Work Environment
• Pet Friendly
• 7.5-acre park-like campus grounds

Job Purpose: Assists in the day-to-day care and oversight of GDA | TLC dogs.

• Help ensure a safe, humane, clean and sterile environment for the dogs—12%
• Feed, bathe, exercise and groom dogs–12%
• Assist with canine health care and routine procedures when necessary, including administering vaccines and other medications as directed, restraining and weighing dogs, and taking care of minor ear, wound or skin issues in accordance with GDA protocols—10%.
• Monitor the health and status of dogs and report any concerns or changes to manager—10%
• Assist with canine socialization and enrichment activities—12%
• Daily cleaning activities including: cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting kennels; sweeping; cleaning indoor and outdoor yards; laundry; trash; dishes–14%
• Organize and stock supplies as assigned and report low levels to manager—8%
• Supervise dogs when playing in “community” with other dogs—12%
• Assist puppy raisers and graduates as needed—10%
• Working overtime, nights, holiday, and weekends, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to bend and kneel to the floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 60 lbs., and up to 80 lbs. with assistance; must possess the physical strength to lift healthy, potentially strong, large breed dogs
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force including pushing or moving objects
• Ability to push, pull, and reach overhead
• Ability to wear protective gear including masks, gloves, goggles, boots
• Visual acuity required to see and read dog’s reaction to environment and distractions, ability to read forms, documentation, and computer screen
• Hearing ability required to interact with dogs, trainers, students, and volunteers
• Ability to tolerate elevated noise levels – barking dogs
• Working in a kennel environment with multiple dogs
• Interactions with all types of people/personalities

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver’s license and insurable
• High school graduate or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with the care and training of dogs
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills when working independently
• Proficient in Microsoft, Excel and Outlook
• Prefer experience in Veterinary software ex:
  Cornerstone
• Work well as part of a team and in a team environment