Kennel Tech

Kennel Tech

Our organization is about people and their dogs. It’s about helping people and inspiring them to do more with and more for their dogs. We are a group of energetic, motivated people who love what we do and are looking for other like-minded, high-quality people to join us. We offer exciting opportunities that will challenge your abilities, expand your skills and reward your contributions.

Our Leadership Team is passionate about fostering both personal and professional growth for all.

This position we are currently hiring for is at our location where we offer several different services for people and their pets. It is a full-time or part-time opportunity, 20-40 hours per week, including weekend work and also must be flexible to work extra hours when needed. This is a Pet Care position with a great support staff and leadership team that you would be joining.

Safety is the responsibility of each individual and management expects all work to be done in a safe manner.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Pets in our facility must be cared for promptly, every day. The facility is staffed 365 days a year and is exceptionally busy during all holidays and summer months. Experience is preferable; however a genuine love for animals is mandatory. You must be able to handle dogs of all sizes without being afraid of them and without allowing them to control you.

You must be in good physical condition, able to squat, stoop, bend, lift and do a lot of walking. You also MUST be willing to maintain the highest standards in cleanliness. There will be opportunities for advancement, if you excel.

• All employees must be able to read, write legibly and communicate clearly in English both in person and on the telephone. Employees must have good oral and written communication skills including the ability to listen, talk, write, type and otherwise communicate with professionalism and tact. Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are expected.
• Basic computer literacy including the ability to type on a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse and view information on a computer screen is required.
• You Are Dependable – being a few minutes early for work is normal for you. You look at what the great day ahead spent with dogs will bring. Our staff knows they can count on you to do whatever it is you are assigned with excellence.
• You Love the Details – as a team, we want to make sure each guests’ needs are met. From medications to meals and play times to pampering, it is all in the details to make our guests stay the best it can be.
• You Are a Team Player – you want the best for the dogs that are staying with us and work as a team member to get that accomplished. You add to the conversation and brainstorm with fellow staff on ways to make the experience more enriching.
• You Are a Goal-Setter – you have goals for your work and for yourself. At our facility we have built a work culture where accomplishing goals is key to success. We have educational opportunities and areas that you can grow in as you deepen your experience in the pet care field.

• Be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Previous dog experience (even if it’s just that you have owned a dog)
• Good dog handling

• Customer Service
  • Learn how to greet clients with a friendly demeanor when receiving or handing off a dog.
• Dog Care
  • Ensure that the dogs have fresh water at all times.
  • Making sure every guest is comfortable, happy and receiving all of the services that an owner requests.
  • Maintaining the daily duties and in a timely manner including properly cleaning and disinfecting all enclosures, play yards and common areas as well as general housekeeping throughout the entire facility.
  • Learn what information to provide for daily reports.
  • Learn how to perform feedings accurately and pass on communication if dogs are not eating.
  • Assist in the integration of new dogs into the play areas following the protocol and evaluate throughout the day.
  • Learn how to intake daycare dogs safely and in a controlled manner.
  • Learn how to intake boarding dogs safely and in a controlled manner, ensure that all belongings are reviewed and labeled by name,…