Kennel Lead

Big oaks kennel; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A dog care facility in Buda, Texas, is looking for a dependable individual to join their team. The role involves hands-on work with dogs, excellent customer service, and supervising kennel technicians. Candidates must be flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. The position requires working 32-35 hours a week, including weekends and holidays. Paid experience in a kennel and at least one year of supervisory experience is preferred. Competitive compensation of $16-$18 per hour plus tips is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of paid kennel experience preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, medicating, grooming, and cleaning up after guests.
• Supervising and training kennel technicians.
• Handling all breeds, temperaments, and sizes.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work well with a team

Dependable

Adaptable and flexible

Detail-oriented

Ability to handle all breeds

Basic computer functions

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Job Description

We have a position open for an individual that works well both independently and as a team. If you are a “multi-tasker,” fast on your feet, neat-freak, and possess excellent customer service skills, this is the place to be. You will be hands‑on with the dogs and face‑to‑face with the team and clients. You will be responsible for supervising and training other kennel technicians, and reporting back to the manager on the daily status of the kennel.

Responsibilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Work well with a team and as an individual
• Feeding, medicating, grooming, and cleaning up after our guests
• Be comfortable handling all breeds, temperaments, and sizes
• Be able to squat, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Be able to lift 50 lbs
• Be able to work basic computer functions in a database (check in and check out clients, collect payments)

Hours Needed

32-35 hours per week. Position would be 7:15‑11:00 am and 2:45‑6:00 pm Mon‑Fri on a regular basis. Weekends as needed. Must be able to work holidays. Must be able to work entire shifts. Remote work not available.

Ideal Candidate

• Dependable – more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail‑oriented – able to focus on details of work
• Autonomous/Independent – enjoys working with little direction, although can receive feedback from manager as needed

Salary

$16‑$18 per hour PLUS TIPS

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Paid kennel: 2‑3 years (Preferred)
• Supervisor: 1 year (Preferred)