Join our Team!! Kennel Tech Position
The Technician is responsible for the supervision, control and management of boarding and daycare dogs and ensuring the safety of the playgroup. The Techs may also be assigned care of other animals at the facility. Additionally, they are responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the playrooms as well as other areas of the facility as assigned. They work under the supervision of the Boarding and Daycare Manager and reports to the Boarding and Daycare Supervisor.
Primary Duties 1. Dog Management
Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup. Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.
Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by Pet Care Coordinator.
Use proper dog handling techniques including use of kennel leads to transfer dogs.
Use proper dog introduction procedures.
Use appropriate praise and dog redirection methods.
Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them. If not, request assistance from Coordinator. Use paper id collars to identify dogs that are similar in appearance.
Watch all new dogs carefully and immediately consult with Boarding and Daycare Supervisor if you have concerns. For all dogs in playgroup; report any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to the Supervisor immediately.
Review special needs list and manage dogs as instructed. Complete the maintenance report for all dogs in playgroup
Review information on whiteboard in hall before start of shift and comply with instructions. Review dog profile of any dog you do not know prior to starting shift.
Maintain each pet’s room to ensure that the dog has water and the room is clean and dry.
