Kennel Technician/Dog Trainer

TLG Staffing; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TLG Staffing is seeking a Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician in Oakland Park, FL to support daily kennel operations while gaining hands‑on training in obedience, behavior modification, and specialty skills for a range of dogs.

You’ll work with a small team to care for dogs, document progress, and help prepare dogs for everyday owners and law‑enforcement partnerships. No formal dog training certification is required if you have hands‑on animal experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in kennel, veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care with 20+ dogs (4+ years preferred).
• Background as Vet Tech, Vet Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Groomer, or Dog Trainer is a plus.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands‑on care for dogs: feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, kennel upkeep.
• Assist with obedience training, behavior modification, and specialized skill work.
• Support training prep for dogs headed to public clients and law enforcement placements.
• Track and document behavior, progress, and training outcomes.
• Safely handle dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
• Build trust‑based relationships with animals to improve training outcomes.
• Collaborate with a small team to grow canine handling and training skills.

Skills

Animal care

Kennel operations

Dog handling

Training support

Team player

Job description

Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician — Vet Techs & Dog Handlers Welcome

Oakland Park, FL 33311 | $20/hr | 35–40 hrs/week

Why This Role Fits Vet Techs & Trainers

Already work in animal care? This role was built for you. If you've spent time as a Veterinary Technician, Vet Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler, or Canine Behavior Specialist, you already have the instincts, patience, and animal-handling skills we need — no dog training certification required to apply. We'll train you further on obedience work, behavior modification, and even prep for working dogs supporting law enforcement K9 programs.

This is a rare opportunity to move from clinical or kennel-based animal care into hands‑on dog training and behavior work, with real growth potential and paid, structured training built in.

About the Role

We're hiring a Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician to join a facility that cares for and trains dogs for everyday pet owners and law enforcement partners alike. You'll manage daily kennel operations while getting hands‑on training experience — working obedience, behavior modification, and specialized skill-building with a variety of breeds and temperaments.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily hands‑on care for dogs: feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, and kennel upkeep
• Assist with obedience training, behavior modification, and specialized skill work
• Support training prep for dogs headed to public clients and law enforcement placements
• Track and document behavior, progress, and training outcomes
• Safely handle dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility
• Build trust‑based relationships with animals to improve training outcomes
• Collaborate with a small team to grow your skills in canine handling and training techniques

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a kennel, veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care environment with 20+ dogs (4+ years preferred)
• Background as a Vet Tech, Vet Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Groomer, or Dog Trainer is a strong plus
• Comfortable and confident handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license (required)
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and follow‑through on daily tasks
• Clear communicator who works well in a small team environment
• Physically able to lift, clean, and stand for extended periods
• Genuine passion for animal welfare and eagerness to grow into training work

*No formal dog training certification needed — if you have real hands‑on animal experience and want to build a training career, we want to hear from you.*