Kennel Technician

Job Opportunity at My Pet's Place

My Pet's Place, family owned and operated pet boarding and daycare facility connected to Redstone Animal Hospital is looking for full and part time employee's. Currently not hiring for seasonal positions.

Wage: $16/hour (negotiable) with annual reviews and raises. Tips per paycheck add $1-2/ hour.

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance/ dental and vision. Redstone covers 80% (after 90 days)
• Paid time off (amount based on seniority)
• Annual $200 credit with Redstone Animal Hospital (after 90 days)
• 20% discount on all vet services and free wellness exams (after 90 days)
• Free dog daycare
• 7 free nights of boarding per year
• Internship opportunities with Redstone Animal Hospital
• Immediate $100 scrubs reimbursement

Hours (non-negotiable):

AM SHIFT 6AM-2PM

PM SHIFT 12PM-8:30PM

Requirements and Job Description

Fast-paced work environment that requires staying on your feet for long periods of time, lifting up to 50lbs, walking dogs of all sizes, and handling cats and bunnies. This job will also require the ability to clean bodily fluids including urine, feces, blood, and vomit. Attendance and timely arrival is an essential function of the job.

Job is extremely rewarding but labor intensive, loud, and performed both inside and outside regardless of weather conditions. This position is perfect for someone who would like to start a career in the field of animal care. Must be at least 18 and able to lift 50 pounds.

Essential job functions may include:

• Prepping pet meals by labeling bowls with pet's name, reading feeding measurements and notes on feeding reports, then adding correct food to every pet's bowl.
• Feeding all pets and separating sibling pairs into separate kennels when their run card states they need to eat separately.
• Prepping a pet's medication by labeling medication cups, reading notes on reports, measurements, and prescription bottles, then adding the correct medication to the pet's labeled cup.
• Administering medication in different forms: tablet, liquid oral, SQ, ointment, and drops to dogs and cats.
• Approaching and putting a slip lead on dogs of all sizes and walking them to and from their kennel as well as walking them to and from playtimes.
• Handling and carrying cats.
• Supervising group playtime with 15 dogs by yourself or supervising group playtime with 30+ dogs with one-to-two other kennel techs. This includes following protocols in place for when dogs get into an altercation or are involved in bullying other dogs.
• Entertaining dogs of all sizes during their private playtime by walking them, playing fetch, hiding treats, and petting.
• Cleaning kennels by connecting a foam sprayer to hose, spraying kennel (inside and outside) scrubbing the entire kennel with scrub brushes, cleaning cot, rinsing entire kennel with water, and squeegeeing all water from kennel into gutter
• Cleaning kennels using a mop and disinfecting kennel using DS1 sprayer solution and hand towels.
• Cleaning poop from yards and kennels using poop scoops.
• Washing dog bowls, buckets, kongs, lickmats, and slow feeders.
• Loading dirty laundry into the washer, moving laundry to the dryer, and folding blankets and towels.
• Prepping kennels for arrivals by ensuring they have bedding and a filled water bucket
• Prepping kennels to be cleaned after a pet departs by taking out bedding, water, hanging up cot on wall, and labeling "dirty"
• Reading service reports to identify what pets receive the following add-on services; puzzle treats, "cat cuddle," calming spray/treat, and daily report card. Then completing the services for the pets
• Completing the following Grooming services for dogs of all sizes: bathing, blow drying, brushing, trimming nails, and cleaning ears.
• Understanding and monitoring all pets for signs of medical emergencies and ensuring all pets are alert and responsive.
• Cleaning minor injuries when noticed and communicating with management or supervisors when injuries are found
• Caring for pets with medical needs. This includes pets with sutures, pets with bandages, pets wearing calming collars, pets with mobility issues, pets that are diabetic, pets that are blind, and pets that are deaf
• Caring for pets in Isolation Ward