Kennel Technician/Attendant Job Description

Reports to: Hospital Manager & Boarding Lead.

Position Summary:

Our animal care facility is looking for an animal lover to join our boarding team as a Kennel Technician. To qualify for this role, you must have a positive attitude and a genuine love for dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. In this role, you do more than cleaning and disinfecting our kennels — you also learn animal care and behavior basics while assisting our team with feeding, grooming, and walking tasks. Having previous experience in a pet care environment or kennel management is a plus, but we will provide training to the right candidate.

Position Responsibilities- Essential:

The list of tasks is illustrative and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the position. Other duties will be required as assigned.

· To thoroughly clean and disinfect all kennels and boarding areas.

· Responsible for daily feeding and monitoring eating habits of the pets in our care.

· Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, signs of illness, disease, and discontent.

· Reporting signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to General Practice (GP) Technicians and Veterinarians (DVM).

· Utilize animal handling skills to ensure a safe and positive environment for the pets.

· Groom and provide care/affection for the pets:

o Toe Nail Trims (TNT)

o Baths

o Brushing

o Etc.

· Walk/exercise the pets.

· Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment/tools/etc., used.

· Properly place pets in kennels and organizing belongings.

· Laundry

· Wash and sterilize food and water dishes.

· Cleaning up any trash or stool materials off the premises.

· Check in and check out process- including:

o Phone calls to clients.

o Setting up reservations and taking deposits.

o Setting up kennels/cubbies and ensuring proper medical notation is taken for medications, expected services/add-ons, and any unforeseen treatments/updates on pets.

o Communicating care expected and care provided during the stay.

o Communicating changes in animal’s behavior and key things to look for when a pet goes home after a stay.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

· Education:

o Educational background- High school diploma or equivalent.

· Experience:

o Some pet experience is a must:

o Be confident in ability to take charge/ be in control of animals.

o Ability to restrain all sizes of dogs and give medications as needed.

o Ability to bathe, do toe nail trims, and brush.

o Excellent client service skills.

· Knowledge | Skills | Etc. | :

o Professionalism and ability to communicate clearly.

o Works well with others in a fast-paced environment.

o Ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

o Flexible schedule including:

§ Holidays.

§ Weekends.

§ Evenings.

§ Early Mornings.

§ Physical ability to work with animals.

Working Conditions:

· Indoor facility that is heated and air conditioned.

· Outdoor facility exposed to sun and the elements.

o Weather permitting is dependent upon length of time outdoors.

· Exposed to animals (cats and dogs), loud noises (barking/animal sounds), and mild exposure to the outdoors.

· Ability to restrain and control all animal (cat and dog) breed sizes and types with ability to lift up to 50lbs and team lifting greater than that weight.

· Required to work weekends, holidays, and evenings (usually off by 7:00pm).

· Communicate all emergency situations and essential information to Boarding Lead and Hospital Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Nail care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pet grooming: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal restraint: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person