Lead Canine Care & Kennel Supervisor

Global K9 Protection Group; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Competitive pay

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

Global K9 Protection Group in Opelika, AL seeks a dedicated Lead Kennel Technician to lead daily kennel operations and ensure high standards of canine care. You will supervise staff, manage health records, and coordinate feeding, grooming, and enrichment while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

This full-time role requires hands-on leadership, ability to lift and handle dogs, and proficiency with SharePoint, Excel, and internal systems to track movements and supplies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Mentors employees for growth and development
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with tact and professionalism
• Balance team and individual responsibilities while maintaining a positive work environment
• Communicate customer-related issues to operations to resolve problems
• Collaborate across organizational lines to streamline essential functions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Create, maintain, and prepare accurate records and reports
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and strong organizational skills
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks to complete work accurately and on time
• Identify problems, recommend solutions, and adapt to change with sound judgment
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, including weekends
• Prior experience with working-dog handling or kennel technician role preferred

Responsibilities

• Use Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Word, payroll applications, and internal systems proficiently
• Assist with tracking all canine movements into and out of the facility
• Ensure monthly feeding, weight, and canine preventive-care records are accurate and complete
• Update monthly supply inventories and supply-request reports
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to animal care and safely handle distressed animals
• Lift and carry animals and food bags; assist when lifting heavy animals
• Work safely in conditions with odors, noise, waste, and cleaning chemicals
• Care for high-drive working dogs with proper control and enrichment
• Follow schedules for cleaning and sanitizing kennel areas and equipment
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly chore lists to maintain kennel cleanliness and appearance
• Maintain professional relationships and communicate with staff
• Participate in performance appraisals and staff trainings
• Teach and mentor staff in kennel procedures and skills
• Remain vigilant to prevent escapes and ensure access safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Global K9 Protection Group in Opelika, AL seeks a dedicated Lead Kennel Technician to lead daily kennel operations and ensure high standards of canine care. You will supervise staff, manage health records, and coordinate feeding, grooming, and enrichment while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

This full-time role requires hands-on leadership, ability to lift and handle dogs, and proficiency with SharePoint, Excel, and internal systems to track movements and supplies. Equal opportunity employer.