Kennel Attendant Technician

We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Technician to provide excellent daily care for the animals in our facility. The ideal candidate is someone who treats every animal with patience and kindness, takes pride in keeping a clean and safe environment, and works well as part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, and fresh water for dogs and other animals as needed, according to established schedules and instructions.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, cages, and common areas.
• Walk, exercise, and safely handle dogs & cats of various sizes and temperaments.
• Monitor animals for changes in behavior, appetite, or signs of illness and report concerns promptly.
• Follow established animal care, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assist with animal intake, check-in, check-out, and other daily duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility.
• Provide patient, gentle, and respectful care to all animals.
• Perform other animal care and facility duties as needed.

Qualifications

• A genuine love and respect for animals.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment, including standing, bending, lifting, and cleaning throughout the day.
• Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay close attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Previous kennel, veterinary, boarding, or animal care experience is a plus, but not required for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to work with animals every day.
• A supportive team environment.
• On-the-job training.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in animal care.

Rotating weekend and holiday shifts required.

Business hours are M-F, 7a - 5:30pm

Shift hours include full days 6:45a - 5:45pm mixed with split shifts of mornings 6:45am - 1:00pm or afternoons 12:00pm - 5:45pm.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that animal care involves more than spending time with dogs. It requires hard work, cleaning, attention to detail, patience, and a commitment to animal safety and well-being.

If you are reliable, motivated, and ready to work hard while making a difference in the lives of animals, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• You must be able to work shifts during the week that operate between 6:45 am to 6:00 pm and to work some weekends throughout the month and on holidays. Do you have any conflict working these times?

Work Location: In person