Kennel Technician

Barkside Lodge; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling for part-time

Dog-friendly workplace

Complimentary boarding/daycare

Discounted grooming services

Tip pool after 30 days

Job summary

Barkside Lodge in Lenoir City, Tennessee, is hiring for a full-time or part-time dog care role. The position pays $14–$16 per hour depending on experience and includes opportunities to work with a friendly team in a dog-friendly environment.

Responsibilities include daily dog care, medication administration, and supervising playtimes. You will use Gingr software for records and bookings, and provide excellent customer service to clients both in person and on the phone.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care including walking, feeding, and administering medications.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for the dogs in our care.
• Complete playtimes and supervise off-leash play for groups of social daycare dogs as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person and on the phone.
• Handle dogs of all sizes with gentle care and patience.
• Utilize Gingr kennel software to ensure services are completed accurately and timely.

Skills

Customer service

Dog handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Gingr

Job description

Full-Time or Part-Time Position
$14-$16/hour, based on experience

Position overview & responsibilities:

• Provide daily care, including walking, feeding, and administering medications.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for the dogs in our care.
• Complete playtimes and supervise off-leash play for groups of social daycare
  dogs as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service for our clients, both in person and over the
  phone.
• Handle dogs of all sizes with gentle care and patience.
• Utilize our kennel software, Gingr, to ensure all services are completed accurately
  and in a timely manner.

A Day in the Life:

• This encompasses a full day of operations for our crew, not a single shift.
• 6 am- 8 am: Walk, feed, and medicate all boarding dogs. Ensure all dogs are
  cared for and set up for the day.
• 8 am-5 pm: Maintain facility cleanliness and complete daily task checklists. Walk
  dogs at 10 am and 3 pm and sanitize boarding rooms. Supervise playtimes, both
  social and private. Assist clients by answering phones and completing check-ins
  and check-outs.
• 5 pm-9 pm: Feed and medicate boarding dogs. Complete final walk and ensure
  dogs are safe and ready for the night.

Perks:

• Flexible work scheduling for part-time position, including working around college
  student class schedules.
• Dog-friendly work environment. Bring your friendly dogs to work with you.
• Complimentary boarding and daycare even when you're not working.
• Discounted grooming services available.
• Inclusion in our generous tip pool after 30 days.

Expectations and requirements:

• Operations run 6 am- 9 pm daily, every day of the year. Flexible availability,
  weekends, and holidays are required.
• Bring a positive attitude, dependable attendance, and a team-focused mindset to
  work each day.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, work outdoors, and safely handle
  dogs of different sizes and energy levels.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.