Kennel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for qualified reliable individual with dog kennel or veterinary experience. 

• Must be willing to work flexible schedule plus weekends and holidays.  
• Must be capable of standing, walking and bending and must be able to lift up to 40lbs.  Schedule is 7-1, 1-7 or 9-3
• Must have strong reading and comprehension skills. 
• Must have means of transportation, good attitude, willing to work with others as well as alone. Initiative is a plus.  

**Tips are included in pay based on number of hours worked.  There is potential to move up within the company

Kennel Technician
The primary function of the Kennel Technician is maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals, staff, and clients. Applicants must be physically active, dependable, compassionate, team player and willing to work hard and learn. Essential duties include the following: 

Animal Care

• Monitoring animals and immediately reporting health or behavior abnormalities to Manager(s) or Owner
• Provide adequate food and water for pets following owner guidelines.
• Complete client services: 
  • Doggie Daycare
  • 1:1 fetch
  • Walks
• Rotate dogs to outside kennels twice a shift for potty breaks.
• Perform animal bathing (brushing, de-shedding, drying)
• Preform nail trimming and dremmling. 
• Administer oral medication and give vaccinations to animals.
• Assist with animal intake, evaluation, and treatment.
• Create and maintain necessary animal records, perform data entry into business software named Gingr.
• Print services and other reports using Gingr.

Facility Care

• Follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain all kennel floor walkways, pet spaces, and general areas.
• Sweep, mop, floors, and dog kennels daily.
• Deep clean all Mason Kennels, including tops and bottoms of cages, intake, and isolation areas on a regular basis.
• Operate laundry equipment, fold laundry.
• Wash pet bowls, raised feeders, toys, etc. 
• Restock cleaning areas with supplies and equipment.
• Clean and maintain the daycare yard and outdoor communal areas.  
• Dispose of poop bags daily in the onsite dumpster.

Individual

• Self-motivated 
• Willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates daily a positive attitude. 
• Energetic, outgoing, and approachable
• Promotes positive work environment, culture and moral.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, promoting teamwork
• Pay attention to details especially notes/warnings regarding pet needs, or abnormal behaviors 
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

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 Gingr are accurate and up to date.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

·        None