Seeking an able-bodied, compassionate, and hardworking individual to join our team for our boarding, training, and dog academy in Winterset.
Position Summary
A kennel technician provides daily care, feeding and exercise of all boarding pets. He or she also cleans the environments in which the dogs are residing. A kennel technician must pay close attention to details, understand and follow proper feeding, sanitation procedures, and monitor all boarding pets.
Job Responsibilities
Keeping kennels, training areas, dog yards, and the facility clean
Exercising, feeding, and observing health of dogs
Using mindfulness when moving and working with dogs who are reactive and/or service dogs.
Basic grooming of dogs
Communicating effectively with trainer’s, supervisors, and other staff
Understanding infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread
Administering Medications as instructed
Laundry
Making sure the dogs remain happy and healthy
Playing with and loving on the dogs!
Basic Job Requirements
MUST BE OVER 18 TO WORK ALONE IN KENNELS
US citizens or legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months
Able to pass a background check
Available to work 16 hours of the six major holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to do simple math
Ability to remain calm and productive in stressful situations
Must enjoy working around dogs
Must be a team player
Physical Obligations
Able to lift dogs and carry equipment up to 35 pounds
Ability to lift dogs or carry equipment over 50 pounds with assistance
Endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces and stairs for extended periods
Mowing Grass, Snow removal, Building and grounds upkeep.
Job Information:
Type: Full-Time (Weekday Evening) and some weekends to cover shifts
Salary: $14.00-$15.00 per hour (starting, based on knowledge)
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person