Canine Technician 2 (CT2)

Welcome to the world of canine wellness and training excellence at QK - Quinebaug Kennels, where passion meets purpose in every wagging tail. As the leading facility in New England dedicated to the holistic care and training of our canine companions, we're thrilled to announce exciting job opportunities for individuals who are ready to dive into a fulfilling career surrounded by fresh air, daily exercise, and the joy of working with dogs. At QK, it's not uncommon to reach 10,000 steps by 10 am while providing outstanding care for our beloved canine guests and their gracious owners. Join our professional, upbeat team, and be part of a crew that laughs, learns, and grows together, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of dogs and their human companions.

Job Description: Canine Technician II

All Employment Positions at Quinebaug Kennels Are At-Will.

This is not a contract of employment for any specific term.

Job Title:                   Canine Technician II

Position Type:           Non-Exempt, Part-time and Full-Time

Location:                   Quinebaug Kennels, Canterbury, CT

Travel Required:      None

Pay Rate:                  TBD

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Canine Technician II (CT-II) provides kennel cleaning and maintenance and daily care for boarding dogs and maintains QK behavioral standards for all boarding and training dogs. The CT-II may also be expected to make proper judgment calls to support the health and wellbeing of all boarding and training dogs in the absence of a senior staff member.

Prerequisites:

• At least one year experience or the equivalent, working with animals in an animal husbandry, veterinary, or related field.

Job Requirements:

Compassion: Canine Technicians must be kind and caring when dealing with animals, owners, and staff.

People skills: Canine Technicians must interact with owners as they drop off and pick up their pets and maintain a positive, professional relationship with kennel staff and management.

Physical stamina: This position requires long hours of standing as well as the ability to crawl, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Trustworthiness: Canine Technicians must show that they can be trusted to care for other peoples' animals as well as support the confidentiality of customers, co-workers, and their team.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Outgoing and friendly with clients and QK staff.
• Time management and critical thinking skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Good organizational skills, takes initiative and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing diverse types of dogs, reading dog body language, and handling dogs with minor behavior issues.
• Must be devoted to the care and safety of all dogs under QK care.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Reliable attendance with punctuality.
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and HOLIDAYS as scheduled.
• Must have own transportation.
• Acceptance and respect for a variety of training tools used for obedience and gun dog training.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Adherence to facility policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Sanitation of indoor and outdoor kennel runs, crates, facility equipment, and any dog housing, training, boarding, grooming, veterinary, or any other general facility areas.
• Waste pickup throughout the campus grounds.
• Preparation of meals for each dog.
• Feeding and administration of medication and treatments.
• Daily performance of proper wellness checks.
• Monitoring of any abnormal medical or behavioral issues.
• Monitoring of food supply of boarding dogs.
• Application of bark control techniques/options to support a calm quiet kennel.
• Perform weekly weights and monitor for changes in dog’s weights.
• Exercising dogs in yards for individual or group play.
• Exercising dogs on land treadmill (as needed).
• Proper use of Wonder Lead.
• Proper ATV exercising of appropriate dogs.
• Proper use of our Petexec software for documentation and maintenance of client and pet records.
• Proper documentation and record keeping of all cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Properly intaking client dogs upon arrival which may include some client education about feeding regime, health, nail care, etc.
• Administering basic baths for dogs as needed.
• Attendance at group and individual training.
• Professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Help with other activities under the supervision of a leadership staff member or trainer.
• Proper communication with peers as well as leadership team.
• Demonstration of QK behavioral and manners standards for all boarding and training dogs.
• Proper execution of Vita Plena program for boarding dogs.
• Proper execution of Vita Plena Day Program.

The foregoing list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. The CT-II is expected to perform all other duties as assigned.

Quinebaug Kennels is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates and employees are evaluated based on their credentials and performance. Quinebaug Kennels will consider and discuss requests for accommodations in order for each employee to perform the essential functions of the job.