Kennel Care & Canine Wellness Technician

Canine Companions For Independence; New Albany (OH); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement Savings: Employer-matched

Community Engagement: Volunteer hours

Wellness Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Zusammenfassung

Canine Companions is seeking a Canine Wellness Technician I in Ohio to provide quality care for dogs and puppies, maintain kennels, and support the kennel complex’s cleaning and safety standards. This role involves lifting, standing for long periods, and working with volunteers and staff on events.

The position offers part-time hours, 24 per week (Fri-Sun 6am-3pm) with benefits and a supportive team culture focused on independence for recipients and meaningful work for a canine partner.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to safely lift 45 pounds and safely handle, hold and restrain active dogs weighing up to 110 pounds.
• Able to remain on one’s feet, standing, walking, bending and/or stooping on cement for extended periods.
• Nice to have prior dog handling, training and dog health care experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Sanitation/Maintenance: Daily clean and disinfect kennels, exercise, training areas and grounds and other kennel facilities using approved cleaning supplies, tools and methods.
• Dog Feeding: Prepare and dispense food in appropriate amounts and time intervals, including feeding of special diets to kennel dogs and puppies per feeding instructions and guidelines.
• Dog Care: Provide quality care and a safe environment to kenneled dogs and puppies. Groom dogs including bathing, trimming hair and nails. Keep records of dogs coming and going from kennels. Exercise and socialize dogs and puppies in approved locations.
• Veterinary Care: Provide immediate response to a dog or puppy in distress. Administer approved medications orally, topically, or by injection under the direction of a veterinarian or supervisor. Provide and assist in emergency first aid, wound treatment, tests, and exams.
• Inventory Management: Monitor, store and inventory kennel supplies and replenish as needed.
• Administrative Duties: Record keeping and special projects. Work with and coach kennel support volunteers, such as bathing and walking. Work with staff and volunteers with special events and tours as needed. Communicate and log all health or veterinary concerns, needs and problems.

Kenntnisse

Dog handling

Lifting 45 pounds

Stamina

Jobbeschreibung

Canine Companions is seeking a Canine Wellness Technician I in Ohio to provide quality care for dogs and puppies, maintain kennels, and support the kennel complex’s cleaning and safety standards. This role involves lifting, standing for long periods, and working with volunteers and staff on events.

The position offers part-time hours, 24 per week (Fri-Sun 6am-3pm) with benefits and a supportive team culture focused on independence for recipients and meaningful work for a canine partner.