Show Dog Care Specialist/Kennel Technician

The Dog Wizard; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dog Wizard in Wimauma, FL is seeking a dependable Kennel Technician / Show Dog Care Specialist to join a small, dedicated team in a brand-new facility. You will provide daily hands-on care, enrichment, and routine maintenance for a select group of show dogs.

The role requires attentiveness, reliability, and a love for working with dogs. Prior kennel/vet clinic experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and reliable.
• Comfortable with physical aspects of animal care.
• Able to follow established handling procedures.
• Strong observation skills for dogs’ health and well-being.
• Willingness to learn and improve animal-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on care: feeding, water, exercise, enrichment.
• Keep the facility clean, organized, and comfortable for the dogs.
• Spend time with dogs and maintain their daily routines.
• Observe each dog’s health, behavior, and well-being.
• Assist with basic handling and kennel operations.
• Collaborate with the team to uphold high standards of care.

Skills

Dependable

Hardworking

Attentive

Patient

Safety-conscious

Eager to learn

Job description

Kennel Technician / Show Dog Care Specialist.

Location: Wimauma, FL | Part-Time | Morning, Afternoon & Weekend Shifts.

Love working with dogs? Join a unique, professional show dog program where exceptional animal care is our top priority.

We're looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking individual to join our small, dedicated team in Wimauma, Florida.

Our program is home to approximately 12 beautiful Kuvasz, a large European livestock guardian breed. These dogs compete at the highest levels of the show world, and we're proud to provide them with exceptional care in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

Unlike a busy boarding kennel or dog daycare, our facility offers a smaller, more personalized environment where you'll have the opportunity to get to know the dogs individually and play an important role in their daily care and well-being.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing daily hands-on care, including feeding, fresh water, exercise, and enrichment.
• Keeping our beautiful facility exceptionally clean, organized, and comfortable for the dogs.
• Spending time with the dogs and helping maintain their daily routines.
• Observing each dog's health, behavior, and overall well-being.
• Assisting with basic handling and general kennel operations.
• Working alongside our team to maintain the high standards of care our dogs deserve.

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to the little details, and understands that caring for animals is a responsibility—not just a job.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Dependable: You show up on time, follow through, and can be counted on.
• Hardworking: You're comfortable with the physical aspects of animal care, including cleaning and working on your feet.
• Attentive: You notice when something isn't quite right and take initiative.
• Patient and compassionate: You genuinely enjoy working with dogs and understand that every dog has its own personality.
• Confident and safety-conscious: You're comfortable working around large, powerful dogs and following established handling procedures.
• Eager to learn: You appreciate constructive feedback and want to develop your animal care skills.

Previous experience in a kennel, veterinary clinic, grooming salon, or other professional animal care environment is preferred, but we're willing to consider the right individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Reliable transportation is required.

Why Join Our Team?

• A unique working environment: Be part of a successful, internationally recognized show dog program.
• Beautiful facilities: Work in a brand-new, modern kennel designed around the comfort and care of our dogs.
• A smaller, more personal setting: Get to know the dogs you care for instead of managing large numbers of unfamiliar animals.
• Hands-on experience: Gain valuable knowledge about professional canine care, handling, and the world of competitive show dogs.
• A team that values quality: Work in an environment where attention to detail, responsibility, and excellent animal care truly matter.

Available Shifts:

We're currently looking for additional help with:

• Afternoon Shifts (every day).
• Tuesday and Wednesday morning and afternoon shifts.

Please include your general availability when applying.

Starting Rate:

Staring rate is $16/hour, but can quickly raise from that after training.