Kennel Assistant/Groomer

ARO International; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ARO International is seeking a dependable part-time kennel assistant in Denton, Texas, to care for large breed dogs. The role involves grooming, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates enjoy working with animals, have a flexible schedule, and can lift up to 40lbs. Those with previous dog handling experience will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Must be able to work at least one weekend day.
• Previous dog handling experience preferred but not required.
• Must be 10 minutes away from Denton, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of kennel care for large breed dogs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment inside and out.
• Trim and groom large breed dogs in groups.
• Feed and medicate pets as needed.

Skills

Animal handling techniques

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Reliable

Job description

Job Description: Part-time position assisting in all aspects of kennel care for large breed dogs. Flexible hours, including p.m. and weekend shifts. Duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment inside and out. Effectively trim and groom large breed dogs groups of 5 to 15 dogs. Additional tasks include assisting with care of the pets including kennel cleaning, feeding and medicating.

Preferred schedule would be 7am-10am and 5pm-7pm will flex based on dogs and puppy’s needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to follow low stress animal handling techniques and maintain a patient manner when handling puppy’s
• Set time aside to play and condition puppy’s
• Able to work independently and without supervision
• Has an upbeat and outgoing personality with ability to work with a variety responsibility
• Enjoy contributing to a high-end breeder’s kennel
• High attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Comfortable using a windows-based computer software program
• Possess problem solving and decision-making skills
• Hard working
• Reliable

Qualifications and Skills

Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Must be able to work at least one weekend day.

Previous dog handling experience preferred but not required.

Must be 10 minutes away from Denton, Texas