Kennel Technician
Part-time
Our Culture
“At Freedom Service Dogs, we are passionate about creating a world where veterans and
others have the freedom to live their lives to the fullest with a custom-trained service dog by
their side.” Michele Ostrander, President & CEO
We believe in harnessing the power of diversity to create a culture of belonging where all
individuals are celebrated and valued for their unique ideas, perspectives, and strengths as a
means to achieving personal excellence and organizational success.
Our Values
Lead the Pack: Commit to excellence in all we do
Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are: Demonstrate integrity to build trust
Work Together, Wag Together: Achieve shared goals while having fun
Keep our Dogs in a Row: Steward all resources efficiently and effectively
Unleash the Power of Diversity: Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizational
culture
The Purpose of Your Role
Under the supervision of the Kennel Manager, this position will provide comprehensive care to
the dogs that are being trained by the Organization to assist individuals with disabilities.
Ensure the physical and mental well-being of dogs by monitoring their behavior and physical
condition, interacting with them continuously and constructively. Responsible for providing
food, water, maintaining clean kennel environments, and care as needed. Must be able to
communicate health and behavioral observations to the appropriate personnel. Reports to the
Kennel Manager and Associate Director of Health and Reproduction.
The Skills You Bring
Our Investment in You
The Work You Will Do
The essential functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that may be performed; the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to be completed by the position
Kennel Care
perimeter kennel areas, and play yards.
inventory issues to the Kennel Coordinator.
removal.
Dog Care
maintaining a husbandry schedule for the dogs. Driving dogs to and from veterinarian appointments and driving to pick up kennel supplies as directed by the Kennel Manager.
Database.
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each puppy.
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spreadsheets.
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for training, assigning tasks to, and monitoring the Organization’s volunteers.
Work Environment Physical Demands
This job operates in dog kennels and surrounding areas. The noise level in the work
environment can often be loud. The location is a non-smoking environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, which primarily includes taking care of dogs and their
kennels, the employee is regularly required to be very physically active. The employee is
frequently required to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and perform a variety of
physical motions with his or her hands, arms, shoulders and legs in order to properly clean
kennels and care for dogs. The employee is often on her or his feet, and is often required to
walk, escort visitors or volunteers in or around the kennel areas, and climb or balance. The
employee is to communicate regularly with others, though it is also possible that the employee
will often have to work alone for long stretches of time.
The employee must be able to manipulate and use all equipment and tools necessary to care
for dogs, including leashes, medicines, locking mechanisms, and dog toys. Employee must be
able to open packages, measure, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Employee must be able to use a
writing instrument to record information related to dog care and must be able to use a
computer keyboard.
The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move
up to 25 pounds. This includes the ability to retrieve and distribute dog food and other
supplies and ability to retrieve and replace objects from shelves of up to 7 feet high. This job
requires handling multiple dogs in training every day of up to 100 pounds on and off leash.
The employee will work in proximity to cleaning agents and disinfectants and must be able to
follow instructions for the use and storage of these chemicals.
Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the
position; may require irregular hours to accommodate unforeseen dog care demands outside
of regular hours. During work, the employee is expected to be physically present at the
kennels. On occasion, employee must be able to drive a company vehicle. Valid drivers
license and car insurance is required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full time and part time positions available. Non-exempt. Hours of work are variable Sunday -
Saturday from 6:00am- 8:00pm. This position may require working weekends, holidays, and
being open to working additional shifts on an as needed basis.
Travel
Generally, only local travel is expected.
Required Education, Experience and Competencies
Preferred Education, Experience and Competencies
Required Skills and Competencies
Dog Interaction and Training Skills:
Dogs and consistently implement training techniques.
Language and Communication Skills:
partners, donors, vendors and stakeholders.
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for
own actions; follows through on commitments.
Reasoning Ability:
Office Skills
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain current vehicle insurance.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential and marginal job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Freedom Service Dogs is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants, clients, graduates or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
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Work Location: In person