What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at BJ’s Dog Grooming?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Kennel Technician and become a vital part of providing exceptional care for our beloved animals. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for dogs and other pets in our facility. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help ensure each animal receives the highest quality of pet care, grooming, and handling. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with animals, applying your skills in animal handling, training, and daycare support to make a positive impact every day.
Duties
- Provide attentive pet care by feeding, watering, exercising, and monitoring animals’ health and behavior throughout their stay
- Perform safe handling.
- Assist with pet grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and coat maintenance to keep animals comfortable and healthy.
- Conduct dog daycare exercises to promote good behavior and socialization skills in a safe environment
- Maintain cleanliness of kennels, common areas, and equipment to uphold hygiene standards and prevent the spread of illness
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with animals in a kennel, veterinary clinic, or pet grooming setting is highly preferred but not require.
- Strong animal handling skills with knowledge of animal restraint techniques
- Experience with dog training or behavioral management is a plus
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary to move supplies or assist with animal transfers
- Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and team members
- Passionate about animal welfare with a positive attitude and energetic approach to daily tasks
Join us in creating a safe, caring environment where animals thrive! We are committed to paying all team members fairly while offering opportunities for growth in the pet care industry. If you’re motivated by working with animals and dedicated to their well-being. This is an upbeat environment and face paced.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $16