What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time/Part Time Kennel Technician position at Armadale Farm Kennel?
Kennel Technician Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced animal lover to join the Armadale work team and get some one-on-one experience with individual pet care. A 'Kennel Technicians' responsibilities include (but not limited to) cleaning and prepping the kennels, administration of topical medications, completing individual and group services such as playing, training on a treadmill, cuddle time and walks.
To be successful as a member of Armadale Farm Kennel, you should be observant and passionate about caring for dogs. Ultimately, a kennel tech. should have a love for animals and a good team-player. Just like with kids, it takes a village to provide top of the line care for pets.
Kennel Technicians Responsibilities:
- Cleaning and sanitizing kennels.
- Charting pets bathroom and appetite behaviors.
- Observing and communicating with managers about the well-being of individual pets.
- Laundry/Dishes/Bathing and occasional feeding and bathing.
- Learning and exercising premium pet care and services.
- Practicing responsible and reliable communication.
- Walking dogs.
- Playing/pampering and spoiling every pet.
- Hands on experience with all different types of breeds,size and personalities of dogs.
Kennel Technician Requirements:
- A genuine heart for animals of all shapes and sizes.
- Detail oriented
- Quick learning and good under pressure
- Okay with loud noises and strong smells
- Experience with dogs is NOT required but is preferred
Armadale Farm Kennel is owned and founded by Wanda Fitzpatrick who is a Veterinary Technician and Darby Fitzpatrick-Cranwell who has grown up at the kennel and has worked here for 8 years. We strive to provide a healthy, safe, comfortable, and happy environment for your pet while you are away. Even though we have a facility large enough for nearly 110 pets, we treat each pet with individual care. The management staff takes great pride in getting to know you and your pet as well as any special needs they may require.
Salary : $13 - $15