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
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- On call
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Other
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid training