Lead Kennel Technician Position
Reports directly to the Kennel Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate ability to handle animals humanely, properly, and with compassion, including those that may be sick or injured.
- Provide general/advanced care and maintenance of all dogs in the kennel walking the kennels several times a shift making notes of repairs and or issues and fixing or scheduling them to be fixed.
- Sustain the general/advanced care and maintenance of dog kennels and other equipment required for daily tasks.
- Team building, Training and supervise evening shifts.
- Ensure each dog receives adequate breaks and exercise each day, monitor outdoor time.
- Wash down and/or Pressure wash and/or clean kennels daily.
- Use cleaners and disinfectants with chemical agents per MSDS guidelines.
- Responsible for the scheduling of all dog grooming and making sure dogs go home groomed/baths over three days and or as needed that nail are trimmed and dogs smell and look good.
- Take appropriate measures to control and prevent the spread of disease.
Notify the Kennel Manager regarding any proposed change and/or addition to medication and/or diet for approval by the Kennel Manager of any client or CFK9 dog.
Check clients in / out, fill out and file paperwork, collect money through cash, credit and checks.
Answer and return all phone calls, schedule appointments and assist the Business Manager.
Take Photos and videos of Day Care and Boarding Dogs to send to owners, daily.
In-putting and keeping all information updated in PetLinx.
Document and Train new hires.
The required competencies of the Kennel Tech include, but are not limited to:
- Oral/written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; focuses on the client and communicates with them in a professional manor at all times. Is friendly and outgoing. Fills out forms properly and on time.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive work environment. Will not start rumors, complain and shows up on time ready to work. Will not complain to others or call out without getting someone to cover.
- Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;
- Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
- Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; “not a clock watcher”.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals and to get the job done.
- Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed. Gets things done without having to be told.
Core Qualifications and Experience
- Must be able to talk to others and convey information effectively.
- Must be able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Possess the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, trainers, manager and owner.
- Interact with handlers and associates in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.
- Utilize basic office equipment (i.e. fax, copier, telephone, computer, e-mail, and pager).
- Problem-solve using all available resources.
- Read and write effectively.
- Work in extreme temperatures.
- Withstand various noises, smells associated with vomit, urine, feces, blood or other bodily fluids.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Lift and carry 50 pounds and store items in overhead areas.
- Bend squat, kneel, climb, run and reach over your head.
- Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Work Location: In person