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