Kennel Technician

Yuppie Dog - 9688; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Yuppie Dog in Houston, TX is seeking a kennel technician to join our 15‑person team. You will help with cleaning, feeding, exercise, and monitoring guests during stays, while keeping accurate care records.

The ideal candidate has dog care experience, strong communication, reliability, and a willing attitude to learn. Weekend and holiday availability is required; shifts include mornings and some long days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Kennel/Daycare setting preferred, but will train the right candidate in proper dog handling
• Positive and upbeat attitude is a plus!
• Must have common sense and be able to take initiative
• Must be able to follow instructions closely
• Work well on a team
• Strong communication skills
• Attentive to detail
• Willing to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift (40lbs +) and/or be able to handle walking 100-150 lbs guests
• Must have the ability and willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for our guests
• Must be able to work on your feet and be outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Handle general care tasks such as cleaning, feeding and exercising our guests
• Monitor behavior of guests during overnight stays
• Keep records of animal feedings, medication, treatments, and other updates
• Engage in play activities and exercise guests
• Walk guests to and from parents

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

Yuppie Dog in Houston, TX is looking for one kennel technician to join our 15 person strong team. We are located on 2203 S Durham Dr. Our ideal candidate is attentive, punctual, and reliable.

Qualified candidates must have previous animal handling/animal care experience; be people-oriented, compassionate and work well on a team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in animal care, have strong communication skills, be attentive to details and willing to work hard. Please note that this position requires weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Handle general care tasks such as cleaning, feeding and exercising our guests


• Monitor behavior of guests during overnight stays


• Keep records of animal feedings, medication, treatments, and other updates


• Engage in play activities and exercise guests


• Walk guests to and from parents

Qualifications

• Experience in a Kennel/Daycare setting preferred, but will train the right candidate in proper dog handling


• Positive and upbeat attitude is a plus!


• Must have common sense and be able to take initiative


• Must be able to follow instructions closely


• Work well on a team


• Strong communication skills


• Attentive to detail


• Willing to work hard in a face paced environment


• Must be comfortable working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments


• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift (40lbs +) and/or be able to handle walking 100-150 lbs guests


• Must have the ability and willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for our guests


• Must be able to work on your feet and be outdoors in all types of weather.

Please note this position requires weekend and holiday availability.

Our typical shifts are:

Monday - Friday: 6:15am - 12:30pm & 12:00pm-7pm

Saturday: 8am-4pm & 5pm-7pm (walk & feed)

Sunday: 8am-12:00pm & 5pm-7pm

Part-time (24hrs) & Full time (35hrs +) positions available

We are looking forward to hearing from you, if you meet the above qualifications and can work the above shifts.