Kennel Technician

Full job description

Kennel Technician needed for busy boarding facility in Rockwall, Tx. Campground Kennels is looking for applicants that thoroughly enjoy dogs as well as a high paced work environment. This position will also require frequent interaction with clients. Must be available on Weekends & Holidays, have a passion for animals, a positive attitude, great communication skills, and a flexible schedule.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Must be 18 or older

• Pass Criminal background check

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be able to provide references previous employer, clients (if applicable) and coworkers• Experience with animals is necessaryRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:· Cleaning and sanitizing Runs, Walk ways & Yards.

• Janitorial:taking out the garbage, sweeping, mopping, cleaning laundry and restocking supplies as needed

• Providing top of the line care to the boarding and daycare guests.• Being a reliable and responsible employee.

• Ability to multitask.• Speaking with clients and coworkers in a professional manor.• Ability to write instructions/administer medications

.• Making clients feel welcomed and comfortable when interaction is required.

• Giving medications to those who take them.• opening and closing availability

• Weekend and holiday availability is a must.

• Wearing appropriate uniform/attire.

• Ability to be on your feet throughout a shift.

• Ability to take direction from management.

• Must be a team player.

• Must be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and temperaments.

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height

• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

A day in the life:

• Provide all animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of own species.

• Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately

.• Accurately record and maintain patient records while the animal is under care at the facility, including vital sign measurements.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Resort

Experience:

• Kennel: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockwall, TX 75032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person