Kennel Technician at Fur Paws LLC

Fur Paws, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Fur Paws LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our team. You will provide food and water on schedule, supervise animals, play in safe areas, and help clean kennels and equipment while ensuring boarded animals are checked in and out.

The facility is located at 5004 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77007. The ideal candidate lifts up to 50 lbs, works outdoors in Texas heat, is reliable and punctual, and willing to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with dogs.
• Understanding of dog body language and safe handling.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for entire shift.
• Reliable, punctual and detail oriented.
• Must be 18+ with reliable transportation.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Providing food and water to animals according to a set schedule.
• Supervising animals and cleaning up after them.
• Playing with or supervising animals in play areas.
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennel facilities and equipment.
• Checking boarded animals in and out.
• Administering medications as needed.
• Monitoring health and behavior and reporting concerns.

Skills

Dog handling

Body language

Physical stamina

Reliability

Transportation

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Kennel Technician - $12/hr | Fur Paws LLC | Houston, TX

Fur Paws LLC in Houston, TX is looking for one Kennel Technician to join our team.

We are located at 5004 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77007.

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and hard-working with a genuine passion for dogs.

Pay: $12/hr, W-2, Direct Deposit every two weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Providing food and water to animals according to a set schedule
• Supervising animals and picking up after them
• Playing with or supervising animals in play areas
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennel facilities, equipment and other items
• Checking boarded animals in and out
• Administering medications
• Monitoring health and behavior and reporting concerns

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with dogs - required
• Understanding of dog body language and safe handling
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand/walk for entire shift, and work outdoors in Texas heat
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Must be 18+ with reliable transportation
• Weekend and holiday availability required

Additional shifts and hours may be available based on performance and business needs.

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.