Training School Kennel Technician

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Life Insurance

403(b)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc. is seeking a Training School Kennel Technician to perform daily kennel cleaning and high-quality animal care. You will bathe, feed, medicate and monitor dogs, maintain records, and support staff and volunteers during graduations.

The role requires physical stamina to handle 65–75 lb dogs, flexibility for weekends/evenings/holidays, and a reliable, team-oriented attitude. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to lift and control 65-75 lb dogs and endure repetitive activities.
• Experience caring for dogs in kennel, vet, or training settings preferred.
• Reliability, integrity and punctuality are essential.
• Weekend/Evening/Holiday availability as required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level animal husbandry care including bathing, feeding, check overs, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and medicating.
• Keep kennels, equipment and grounds clean and maintained per protocols.
• Assist Veterinary Department Staff on various tasks including ear and weight checks.
• Maintain accurate records using the entry system.
• Learn to handle and manage dogs; monitor in community run.
• Support Kennel volunteers; conduct tours and assist during Graduations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs.

At our facilities we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures. Do you want to play a role in that adventure?

We are devoted to giving our dogs a healthy and safe environment. As a Training School Kennel Technician , you will perform all daily kennel cleaning and maintenance duties according to established guidelines, provide a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs in addition to participating in canine enrichment programs.

We encourage you to apply if you have a willingness to learn, a desire to be physically active, and an appreciation for working as a team in order to achieve our mission.

The Role

• Provide a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs including, but not limited to bathing, feeding, check overs, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and medicating in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment, kennel facilities and assigned grounds according to established protocols
• Assist Veterinary Department Staff on a variety of tasks including maintaining ears and weights as assigned
• Maintain accurate and timely records utilizing point of entry system
• Learn how to effectively handle and manage dogs; monitor and control dogs in community run
• Work with Kennel volunteers providing support, guidance and recognition. Conduct tours and provide assistance during Graduations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications You Will Need

• Physical stamina with the ability to lift and control 65-75 pound dogs and withstand up to two hours of repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling and squatting on concrete surface
• Able to regularly lift and carry portable dog crates and dog pens weighing up to 30 pounds
• Experience caring for dogs in a kennel, veterinarian's office or training environment preferred
• Reliability, high level of integrity and punctuality are essential
• Flexibility in availability is a must including weekends, evenings and holidays as required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work daily with bleach and other cleaning agents
• Ability to accurately assess situations and make quick, sound judgements
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce savvy a plus
• Valid Driver's License

Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive and generous healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Life Insurance
• 403(b)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Pay: $20.00/hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V

Must be authorized to work in the United States