Técnico de perreras

The Dog House LLC; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free snacks

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

The Dog House LLC is hiring a Kennel Technician to maintain a safe, sanitary facility and provide compassionate care for animals. You will handle dog daycare activities, walks, grooming support, and data entry into Gingr. A strong work ethic, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs are essential.

Responsibilities include monitoring health and behavior, cleaning kennels, and assisting with intake and transport. Flexible schedule with options for advancement.

Qualifications

• Qualified reliable individual with dog kennel or veterinary experience.
• Able to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must have transportation and a team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care: monitor animals, provide food/water, assist with daycare, walks, and enrichment.
• Facility Care: clean, disinfect, rotate kennels, wash bowls and laundry, restock supplies.
• Individual: stay motivated, communicative, energetic, and attentive to notes on pet needs.
• Key Results Area: ensure humane treatment, clean facilities, and smooth teamwork.

Skills

Dog kennel experience

Veterinary experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Gingr

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Looking for qualified reliable individual with dog kennel or veterinary experience.

• Must be willing to work flexible schedule plus weekends and holidays.
• Must be capable of standing, walking and bending and must be able to lift up to 40lbs. Schedule is 7-1, 1-7 or 9-3
• Must have strong reading and comprehension skills.
• Must have means of transportation, good attitude, willing to work with others as well as alone. Initiative is a plus.

Tips are included in pay based on number of hours worked. There is potential to move up within the company

Kennel Technician

The primary function of the Kennel Technician is maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals, staff, and clients. Applicants must be physically active, dependable, compassionate, team player and willing to work hard and learn. Essential duties include the following:

Animal Care

• Monitoring animals and immediately reporting health or behavior abnormalities to Manager(s) or Owner
• Provide adequate food and water for pets following owner guidelines.
• Complete client services:
  • Doggie Daycare
  • 1:1 fetch
  • Walks
• Rotate dogs to outside kennels twice a shift for potty breaks.
• Perform animal bathing (brushing, de-shedding, drying)
• Preform nail trimming and dremmling.
• Administer oral medication and give vaccinations to animals.
• Assist with animal intake, evaluation, and treatment.
• Create and maintain necessary animal records, perform data entry into business software named Gingr.
• Print services and other reports using Gingr.

Facility Care

• Follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain all kennel floor walkways, pet spaces, and general areas.
• Sweep, mop, floors, and dog kennels daily.
• Deep clean all Mason Kennels, including tops and bottoms of cages, intake, and isolation areas on a regular basis.
• Operate laundry equipment, fold laundry.
• Wash pet bowls, raised feeders, toys, etc.
• Restock cleaning areas with supplies and equipment.
• Clean and maintain the daycare yard and outdoor communal areas.
• Dispose of poop bags daily in the onsite dumpster.

Individual

• Self-motivated
• Willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates daily a positive attitude.
• Energetic, outgoing and approachable
• Promotes positive work environment, culture and moral.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, promoting teamwork
• Pay attention to details especially notes/warnings regarding pet needs, or abnormal behaviors
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Key Results Area

• All animals in The Dog House's care are treated humanely, which can be measured by their lowered level of stress and maintained health.
• Facility and common areas are maintained clean and organized; staff, public and volunteers can easily find what they are looking for, public has a pleasant experience in our facility.
• Teamwork–positive, cooperative work environment is maintained. Daily goals are accomplished by relying on each other’s help. Intake and medical information in Gingr are accurate and up to date.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None