Benefits:
Company parties
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Job Description/Job Title: Kennel Technician
The primary function of the Kennel Technician is maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people, providing humane handling and care for all pets. Job duties include but not limited to handling and care of all clients' pets. Rendering all customer requested services and daily cleaning of all kennel areas. Applicants must be physically active, reliable, compassionate and willing to work hard and learn. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned:
Animal Care
Monitor animals and immediately report health or behavior abnormalities to Manager or Owner
Provide adequate food and water to pets following owner guidelines
Walk dogs, monitor doggy day care or one on one fetch services
Rotate dogs to outside kennels twice a shift for potty breaks
Perform animal bathing (brushing, de-shedding, drying)
Perform internal and external anal glands
Preform nail trimming and dremmling
Administer oral medication and give vaccinations to animals
Assist with animal intake, weighing, evaluation and treatment
Create and maintain necessary animal records, perform data entry into Gingr
Transport animals for veterinary care or surgery
Able and willing to work holidays and weekends
Facility Care
Follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain all kennel floor walkways, pet spaces and general areas
Sweep, mop and disinfect floors on a daily basis
Deep clean all Mason Kennels, including tops and bottoms of cages, intake and isolation areas on a regular basis
Operate laundry equipment, fold laundry and wash dishes
Restock cleaning areas with supplies and equipment
Clean and maintain the daycare yard and outdoor common areas, including weed pulling and lawn maintenance
Key Results Area
All animals in The Dog House's care are treated humanely, which can be measured by their lowered level of stress and maintained health.
Facility and common areas are maintained clean and organized; staff, public and volunteers can easily find what they are looking for, public has a pleasant experience in our facility.
Teamwork–positive, cooperative work environment is maintained. Daily goals are accomplished by relying on each other’s help. Intake and medical information in PetExec are accurate and up to date.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no direct reports.
Job Types: Temporary, Part-time, Full-time
Salary: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to comply with The Dog House Infectious Disease Protocol policy.
Experience:
Animal handling, kennel tech, vet tech, or similar: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person