Kennel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a lover of animals who understands the hard work involved in caring for them each day?
Do you take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and organized?
Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference in the lives of animals in your community?

If so, the City of Azle may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Full-Time Kennel Technician to help care for animals at the Azle Animal Shelter.

Please note that the schedule for this position does include weekends and holidays.

What are the essential duties of a Kennel Technician?

Kennel Technicians are responsible for the daily care of all animals at the shelter, providing the animals with love, compassion, grooming, daily feeding, and exercise. It is critical that our facilities and equipment be properly cleaned and disinfected to maintain the health of the animals and all who visit our shelter, so it is critical that the candidate selected for this role understands the need to roll up his/her sleeves for many tasks.

The chosen candidate will communicate regularly with staff, citizens and vendors so strong interpersonal and customer service skills are a must.

What's the working environment like?

Kennel Technicians, like other shelter staff, are exposed daily to strong odors and temperature variances/extremes. Additionally, the role requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting of up to 20lbs, reaching, squatting/kneeling, standing and walking.

Our team at the Azle Animal Shelter is professional, hard-working, dedicated, and we are looking for the right person to complement the team.

What kind of education/experience is required?

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; as is a professional demeanor and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior animal shelter experience/experience with animal handling and behavior in a business setting.

What are the pay and benefits like?

This position pays $18.87 HRLY - $20.27 HRLY DOQ

Health/Dental/Disability/Term Life benefits are paid at 100% (Employee Only/Buy-Up available) , and you will be participating in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) pension plan at a rate of 7% to grow your retirement nest egg, with the City of Azle matching your contributions 2:1!

Additional supplemental offerings include Vision, Pet Discounts, Voluntary Life, Air Ambulance, LegalShield, and the availability to participate in the Voluntary Nationwide 457(B) Retirement Plan.

Free Telemedicine is provided to employees and those in their households.

Additionally, vacation and personal leave are available after six months of continuous full time service.

Incentive Pay for relevant certifications and licenses; twelve paid holidays; employee recognition and appreciation events; and a great team of co-workers makes The City of Azle an ideal place to establish or expand your career.

If this opportunity sounds like a strong match for your experience and skills, please consider applying.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.