Kennel Technician Jobs

Our organization is about people and their dogs. It’s about helping people and INSPIRING them to do 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.

It is a part time opportunity requiring weekends, evenings, and holidays. This could become full time with the right fit.

This is a Part Time Kennel Tech position with a great support staff and leadership team. We have a three phase hiring process. Only those who complete both phases will be considered for employment.

Phase 1: Read Our Strategic Vision (below)
Phase 2: Online Application (below) &
Phase 3: Hiring Seminar (upon invitation)

Only online applications will be accepted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pets in our facility must be cared for promptly, every day. The facility is staffed 365 days a year and is exceptionally busy when schools are on holiday recess. Experience is necessary, however a genuine love for animals is a must. 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. Must be willing to maintain the highest standards in cleanliness. There will be opportunities for advancement, if you excel.

• You Love the Details – As a team, we want to make sure each guests’ needs are met. From medications to meals, play times to pampering, it is all in the details to make our guests stay the best it can be.
• 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 Are a Goal-Setter – you have goals for your work and for yourself. We have built a work culture were 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.
• 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.

NEED TO (the must have’s):

• Be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Customer interface to include checking pets in and out.
• Must be able to be physically active during all seasons.
• Be able to handle dogs of all sizes

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

You will be involved with all of the day-to-day activities that happen here. You are key to each pet’s stay – making sure everything that the facility is sharp and clean. You may also assist our advanced kennel techs with various tasks related to the dogs. Entry level kennel techs begin their responsibilities with:

• May take on responsibilities for monitoring wellness and exercise of facility dogs.
• Maintaining a highest level of cleanliness in all areas of our facility, play yards and outdoor dog patios.
• Maintaining the daily duties and in a timely manner.
• Feeding facility and/or boarding dogs.
• Exercising facility dogs.
• Basic grooming of facility dogs: bathing, nail trims, brushing and ear cleaning. (if learning to skills to advance within our company)
• Making sure the assigned areas of the facility are clean and sanitary.
• Possible Customer Interface (check in/ Check out of boarding guests)
• Communicating clearly with our leadership team.
• Documenting all work in our system.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Previous experience in a pet facility or pet care environment a plus but definitely not required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent work history and references

COMPENSATION

Pay depends on experience. Our kennel techs start at $16-18 hour, doe. You can easily move up to 18 after your training period. But we want people to advance! The more responsibility you take, the more your pay increases. Performance based bonus upon approval.

We typically start people at 20 hours per week. We know many people want more hours and we have them typically available! But we want to set people up for success, and we find most people are a bit overwhelmed after 4 hours while they are training. Once someone has mastered up to 20 hours, we will happily look to increase hours and advancement! We don’t hire to just fill a seat, rather we take our time looking for the right people. If you know without a doubt that you are a fit, let’s talk.

We Really Believe in This Stuff

Everyday we get to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. Providing inspiration to dog parents who need it. Getting our message out there. Helping customers learn how to change the course of their relationship with their dogs . Educating the dog owner how to speak “dog”. Making the connection between dog and owner is the goal for us. It’s why we do what we do. Work that changes lives, work that gives inspiration.

Work in Your Strengths
Our goal is to help position each team member in a role that plays to their strengths, that sets them up to shine…to win. Know yourself well enough to know what you do well, and just as importantly, what you don’t.

Win or Lose as a Team
Our team openly works together to create remarkable experiences that positively impacts lives. Everyone on the team is responsible for bringing new ideas, perspectives and solutions to the table. Starting with day one, we want your voice as part of the conversation.

About Our Company
We’re a privately-owned and operated pet care facility focused on a single mission:
“We provide experienced based, canine education and services to improve the canine/human relationship which gives INSPIRATION to everyone from the dog enthusiast to the dog owner.”