What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at Sheldegren Pet Resort?
Responsibilities:
Supports staff to ensure the best quality pet care and maximize productivity
Bring pets back to proper location – daycare, boarding grooming
Feed and medicate numerous pets properly and efficiently
Clean and sanitize kennels
Keep a clean dog play areas
Assist in watching daycare dogs
Take dogs out for potty breaks (group play/individual play)
Other job duties assigned according to acceptance of job agreement
Experience Required
Prefer at least 2 years of prior experience working in either a kennel or animal hospital
Ability to correctly identify breeds
Ability to multi-task under pressure, quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration
Demonstrate exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
Maintains a positive “can-do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations
Ability to be confident around all kinds of pets
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch and climb as well as manipulate (lift carry move) over 30 pounds
Salary is dependent on amount of experience in kennel/vet industry
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person