Lead Kennel Technician & Canine Care Leader

Global K9 Group; Opelika (AL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full Benefits Package

Competitive pay

401k

Paid vacation

Résumé du poste

Global K9 Protection Group LLC in Opelika, AL seeks a Lead Kennel Technician to oversee kennel and wellness operations, lead daily activities, and ensure high standards of canine care, safety, and cleanliness. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership and weekend availability as needed.

You will monitor health, coordinate feeding, grooming, enrichment, and treatments, maintain records, and mentor staff while upholding animal welfare and company policies.

Qualifications

• Mentors, inspires and champions employees for continued growth and development.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and maintain productive working relationships with tact, respect, and professionalism.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities while contributing to a positive, cooperative work environment.
• Communicate customer-related issues to the operations team and help resolve problems and complaints to improve the customer experience.
• Collaborate across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Create, maintain, and prepare accurate records and reports.
• Work independently with minimal oversight while applying strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks to complete work accurately and on time.
• Identify problems, recommend and implement solutions, and adapt to change with sound judgment and foresight.

Responsabilités

• 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 animals that are stressed, ill, or in pain.
• Lift and carry animals and food bags; obtain assistance when lifting animals over 40 pounds.
• Walk or stand for extended periods and frequently work in a bent position.
• Work safely in conditions that may include unpleasant odors, noise, animal waste, and cleaning chemicals.
• Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, medicate, and otherwise care for high-drive working dogs while maintaining positive control.
• Follow established schedules for cleaning and sanitizing kennel areas, cages, runs, wards, litter boxes, food and water bowls, equipment, and related spaces.
• Collect urine and fecal specimens as directed.
• Recognize and promptly report unusual conditions, injuries, illness, or abnormal behavior.
• Assist veterinarians and the Kennel Manager with medication administration, prescribed treatments, and patient restraint when authorized and trained.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly chore lists to maintain the cleanliness, equipment, and overall appearance of the kennel technician area.
• Follow oral and written instructions, prioritize tasks, and remain productive throughout each shift.
• Maintain professional, cooperative relationships and communicate appropriately with staff members.
• Participate in performance appraisals, including those of others when requested, and attend all required staff and training meetings.
• Teach and mentor staff members in proper kennel procedures and skills.
• Remain vigilant around open doorways and other access points to prevent working dogs from escaping the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Mentoring staff

Effective communication

Team leadership

Detail orientation

Record keeping

Multitasking

Problem solving

Time management

Outils

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Payroll software

Description du poste

Global K9 Protection Group LLC in Opelika, AL seeks a Lead Kennel Technician to oversee kennel and wellness operations, lead daily activities, and ensure high standards of canine care, safety, and cleanliness. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership and weekend availability as needed.

You will monitor health, coordinate feeding, grooming, enrichment, and treatments, maintain records, and mentor staff while upholding animal welfare and company policies.