Kennel Technician - Opelika, AL

Global K9; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is seeking a dedicated Kennel Technician in Alabama for both full-time and part-time roles. The position involves feeding, grooming, assisting with medications, and supporting veterinarians in a fast-paced kenneling environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining kennel cleanliness, collecting specimens, and ensuring safety and compliance. Weekend availability may be required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed.

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 daily according to schedule (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing with chemicals and supplies.
• Recognize and report unusual conditions or abnormal behavior.
• Participate in staff and training meetings; communicate with staff.
• Prioritize tasks and maintain safety consciousness.
• Maintain vigilance and keep busy and productive.
• Listen and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with others and assist/train staff in kennel skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Job description

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 attitudeMaintain 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