Kennel and Property Management Technician

Canine Country Club and Wellness Center; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career training

Job summary

Canine Country Club and Wellness Center in Ennis, TX is seeking a dependable Kennel & Property Management Technician to provide attentive care for boarding guests, manage kennels, assist with animal transport, grooming basics, and property maintenance. This fast-paced, outdoors‑oriented role keeps you active and involved in every aspect of pet care and facility upkeep.

You’ll need a strong work ethic, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a clean driving record to join a team that values

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clean driving record for team members age 21+.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on hard floors.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daily care for boarding and wellness guests.
• Feed, water, medicate, and monitor pets per instructions.
• Exercise dogs and assist with bathing and grooming as needed.
• Maintain kennels, yards, and common areas in a clean, safe state.
• Shuttle pets between locations and communicate important information.

Skills

Dependable

Observant

Hardworking

Independent

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Boarding

Location: Ennis, Texas

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

Description

Do you love animals, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in keeping a property safe, clean, and well maintained? Canine Country Club and Wellness Center is seeking a dependable, hardworking Kennel & Property Management Technician to join our team in Ennis, TX. This unique role combines pet care, kennel and boarding services, animal transportation, basic grooming, property maintenance, and ranch work. You’ll play an important role in providing exceptional care to our boarding guests while helping maintain the beautiful property where our pets, clients, and team spend their time. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on position that is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working with animals, tackling projects, and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

Pet Care & Kennel Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, compassionate daily care for boarding and wellness guests.
• Feed and provide fresh water to pets according to individual instructions and established protocols.
• Administer medications accurately and according to veterinary or client instructions.
• Monitor pets throughout the day for changes in behavior, appetite, activity level, or overall condition.
• Exercise and interact with dogs and other boarding guests to support their physical and emotional well‑being.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and general pet hygiene as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe, sanitary kennels, yards, common areas, and pet care spaces.
• Follow established sanitation, cleaning, feeding, medication, and animal‑care procedures.
• Safely handle, restrain, lift, and transport pets as needed.
• Shuttle pets safely between locations or for appointments and other services.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate important information regarding individual pets.
• Help ensure every boarding guest receives safe, attentive, and personalized care.

Property & Ranch Responsibilities

• Help maintain the Canine Country Club and Wellness Center property, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform general property maintenance and upkeep.
• Assist with projects such as painting, repairs, landscaping, cleaning, ranch work, and other facility improvements.
• Help identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate them to leadership.
• Assist with special projects and other tasks necessary to keep the property operating safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional environment for pets, clients, and team members.

Client Service

• Provide friendly, professional service to clients in person, over the phone, and through social media or other communication channels.
• Answer questions and provide appropriate information about pet care, boarding, and services.
• Communicate concerns or changes in a pet's condition promptly and appropriately.
• Create a positive experience for clients and their pets through attentive service and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, observant, hardworking, and comfortable working independently. You should enjoy being active, working with animals, and taking on a variety of responsibilities throughout the day.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record for team members age 21 and older
• Ability to safely lift patients and/or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift pets or carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on hard floor surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work on your feet for most of the workday.
• Ability to follow detailed feeding, medication, sanitation, safety, and animal‑care procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize changes in animal behavior or condition.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and reliably complete assignments.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Willingness to perform both indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Commitment to safe handling of animals, equipment, cleaning products, medications, and other workplace hazards.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Working on hard floor surfaces.
• Frequently bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, and moving equipment.
• Safely handling and transporting animals.
• Working indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to animal dander, hair, waste, cleaning products, medications, and other substances commonly encountered in veterinary and pet‑care environments.
• Following required safety precautions when working around toxins, drugs, anesthesia, radiation, and other potential occupational hazards.

Why Join Canine Country Club and Wellness Center?

At Canine Country Club and Wellness Center, every member of our team contributes to creating a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment for pets and their families. If you're looking for a hands‑on animal care job in Ennis where no two days are exactly alike, this could be the opportunity for you.

If you are reliable, hardworking, comfortable working with dogs, and enjoy both pet care and property maintenance, we'd love to hear from you!

Full‑Time Benefits Include

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts
• Free access to Calm Health
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Career training and development