Kennel Tech

No Leash Needed; Glastonbury (CT); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Training

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Tips

Career growth opportunities within NVA

Insurance for FT

Zusammenfassung

NVA Pet Resorts is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Technician (Pet Pro) in Glastonbury, CT to care for dogs and cats at our home-away-home facility. You’ll be hands-on in daycare and boarding, ensuring safe, loving care and a clean, welcoming environment.

Your day includes walking dogs, feeding and medicating, cleaning rooms, monitoring health and behavior, documenting care notes, and engaging pets with enrichment activities.

Qualifikationen

• Must love dogs and cats.
• Gentle, patient, safety-focused.
• Able to supervise multiple dogs at once.
• Able to recognize and prevent conflicts in playgroups.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Friendly and comfortable speaking with pet parents.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Walk dogs and supervise playgroups.
• Feed pets and administering medications.
• Clean and sanitize pet rooms and common areas.
• Monitor pet health, behavior, and interactions.
• Document care notes and communicate with leadership.
• Engage pets in enrichment activities like fetch and basic obedience games.
• Comfort shy guests and manage high-energy groups.
• Laundry and general facility upkeep.

Kenntnisse

Dog care

Cat care

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication with pet parents

Team player

Reliability

Jobbeschreibung

Do you love working with dogs and cats? Want to be part of a trusted team that makes pets feel safe, loved, and at home?

We’re looking for a Full-Time Kennel Technician (internally called a Pet Pro) to join our team and care for our furry guests at their home away from home.

Who We Are

NVA Pet Resorts is part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) — the largest private owner of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in North America, with 1,300+ locations. We’re proud to be in an $8B+ industry that continues to grow as pet parents seek premium, trusted care for their furry family members.

At NVA Pet Resorts, our mission is simple: create safe, fun, and loving environments for pets while providing experiences for our clients and team members.

What You’ll Do

As a Pet Pro, you’ll be hands‑on in both daycare and boarding, providing safe, loving care while keeping our resort clean and welcoming.

Your day may include:

• Walking dogs and supervising playgroups
• Feeding pets and administering medications
• Cleaning and sanitizing pet rooms and common areas
• Monitoring pet health, behavior, and interactions
• Documenting care notes and communicating with leadership
• Engaging pets in enrichment activities like fetch, walks, and basic obedience games
• Comforting shy guests and managing high‑energy groups
• Laundry and general facility upkeep
• And yes — you’ll scoop poop, clean messes, o home with fur on your clothes, and probably get plenty of sloppy kisses.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about dogs and cats
• Gentle, patient, and safety‑focused
• Comfortable supervising multiple dogs at once
• Able to recognize and prevent conflicts in playgroups
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation habits
• Friendly and comfortable speaking with pet parents
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented

You must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs
• Work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures
• Handle large and small dogs confidently
• Work weekends and holidays
• Be comfortable around pet messes and cleaning products

Work Schedule

• Full‑Time
• Weekend availability required
• Monday–Friday shifts
• Holiday shifts required
• Insurance for FT
• Paid Training
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Tips
• Career growth opportunities within NVA

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you love animals, enjoy staying active, and want to work in a fast‑paced, pet‑focused environment — we’d love to meet you.

2811 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA