At Fairview Boarding, we look for people who are fun, happy and LOVE dogs! If you find our culture and vision to be in line with yours & if you think you can see yourself providing personal service with lots of loving attention for our furry guests, then check out the job description below!

Our Culture

At Fairview Boarding we strive to create an environment where dogs enjoy spending time away from home. The same should be true for each member of our human team! To achieve this, we must have an effective, helpful and encouraging culture. We pride ourselves on having a staff that is upbeat and happy with the customers and with each other. All members of the team, regardless of position, deserve to be heard and understood. We are lucky to be able to work with dogs and their parents each day, but it is hard and tiring work. Everyone must support and encourage each other every single day.

Our Vision

Our facility is the place to bring your dog and know that your dog is loved and well cared for.

Our customer’s dogs are family members. They are deserving of respect and loving care. At Fairview Boarding our goal is to make the dog’s stay as stress-free and fun as possible. Dogs are full of unconditional love. And it’s our duty to give some of that love back to them.

What you will do

The kennel tech provides daily care and attention to the daycare and lodging dogs in the facility. In this job, you will:

• Work part-time evenings and weekends
• Clean and sanitize kennels, beds, exterior runs, and common areas
• Launder bedding, clean and sanitize dishes
• Feed and water dogs according to their specific dietary needs
• Administer medications as directed by staff
• Monitor the health and behavior of all dogs and report any concerns to the supervisor
• Exercise and interact with the dogs to ensure their well-being
• Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatment
• Check dogs in and out as needed

What we expect of you

We're all different and have different experience. The person we seek will have these qualifications:

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience working with dogs in a professional setting (ex. Kennel, Vet, Shelter, etc.) required. 1 year minimum.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and staff
• Physical stamina to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

If you have a passion for dogs and are dedicated to providing excellent service, we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Dog kennel: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person