Kennel Technician

Barkside Lodge; Sharp Estates (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Dog-friendly workplace

Complimentary boarding/daycare

Grooming discount

Tip pool after 30 days

Job summary

Barkside Lodge in Sharp Estates, TN is looking for dog care staff to join a full-time or part-time team. You will walk, feed, medicate, and supervise dogs, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all animals in our care.

You will also provide friendly customer service in person and by phone, handle dogs of various sizes, and use Gingr kennel software to complete tasks accurately and on time. Flexibility with schedule is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Flexible availability, weekends, and holidays are 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 for clients, both in person and over 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

Dog care

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gingr kennel software

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.