Happy Tails Pet Resort (965 Generals Hwy, Crownsville MD 21032) is looking for both part-time and full-time Kennel Technicians. The position hours may include weekday mornings or afternoons. Weekend shifts can be mornings, afternoons, or all-day shifts until 5:00pm.

Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Kennel, Play Yards, and Groom Room; supervising and moving dogs around within the kennel facility and Play Yards; and performing daily kennel tasks such as cleaning, feeding, and bathing.

Employee benefits include: discounted and complimentary services for their pets; fun and fast-pace work environment; beautiful outdoor workplace; opportunity to expand their interest in canine behavior, kennel management, basic bathing / grooming, employee teamwork, and other resume-building skills.

Full-time employee benefits may include paid vacation sick leave and option of Health Dental Insurance.

Please email resumes or come by our office to fill out an application.

Qualifications Include:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs or more
- Must have own transportation, be punctual and dependable
- Must love dogs; no fear of dogs
- Power to stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
- Ability to recognize basic canine behavioral signs
- Friendly and professional manner with customers and co-workers
- "Team Player", follows directions, and is self-motivated
- Tolerance for working in extreme weather conditions and ability to bend, kneel, and stoop on a regular basis
- Kennel / Animal Care experience highly requested, but not required (paid on-site training for all new staff)
- Limited Vacations allowed during Peak Seasons (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Available to work limited hours on most major Holidays (where Holiday Pay is provided)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• No nights

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work

Application Question(s):

• Please list which time(s) you are available for an in-person Interview: MON - FRI (pick a time between 9am - 4pm) or include another time that would work for you.
• Please list which of the following shifts you are willing to work: WEEKDAY AM (6:45am - 1:45pm OR 2:45pm), WEEKDAY PM (1:45pm OR 2:45 - 7:15pm), WEEKDAY DAY (8:00am - 4:00pm), SATURDAY and/or SUNDAY AM (7:15am - 1:15pm), SATURDAY and/or SUNDAY PM (1:15 - 5:15pm)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person