KENNEL TECHNICIAN

Global K9 Group; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is seeking a dedicated Kennel Technician to join the GK9PG team. The role involves feeding, grooming, and assisting veterinarians, with responsibilities for medication administration, sample collection, and maintaining a clean kennel environment.

Flexibility to work full-time or part-time is required. Candidates should be comfortable with physical tasks, weekend hours, and maintaining safety and quality in animal care.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to lead and work within a team.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals as prescribed by Kennel Manager.
• Groom and bathe canines.
• Assist doctors and kennel manager with medication or patient restraint.
• Assist Veterinarians; collect urine and fecal samples.
• Maintain kennel cleanliness daily and per schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Multitasking

Safety conscious

Job description

Descriptions / Job Summary

Kennel Technician

Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time available, Hourly

Competitive pay rates

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate Kennel Technician to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals as prescribed by Kennel Manager
• Groom and bath canines
• Assist doctors and kennel manager with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Assist Veterinarians
• Collect urine and fecal specimens
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kennel area each day and carry out according to the schedule: daily, weekly, and monthly etc.
• Ability to follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing, using chemicals and supplies: including but not limited to kennel area, cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
• Recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior
• Participate in all staff and training meetings
• Communicate with staff members
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Safety conscience
• Maintain constant vigilance
• Ability to keep oneself busy and productive
• Ability to listen and follow oral and written instructions
• Positive attitude
• Maintain cooperative relationships with others
• Assist others and be willing and able to teach and other staff members kennel skills
• Other duties as assigned

Physical

• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. (Assistance provided from other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs)
• Walking and standing for extended periods of times
• Working frequently in a bent position

Environmental

• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces.
• Loud; dogs barking

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and developmen
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaint.
• Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism
• Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports
• Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner
• Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight
• Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed