Overview
Kennel Technician Jobs in Plano, TX at Cosmic Canine Plano, LLC
Do you love dogs? Does dog slobber and hair make you happy? We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Kennel Technician to join our team! As a Kennel Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our animal guests. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring the well-being of our boarded pets, and assisting with daily tasks related to animal care. It’s a labor of love and little glory, so if this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities:
Animal Care:
Make sure a lot of dogs are fed on schedule and have plenty of water every day.
Get your steps in walking dogs to go potty
Playing with dogs so they get plenty of exercise and have some fun! (note: you must have fun when doing this part of your job)
Do enrichment activities with the dogs, meaning help them work their brains and have fun doing it.
Dogs can’t talk, so you are their representative. You must keep your eyes on them for any signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior and report any concerns to the appropriate staff member.
Make sure dogs needing special care get their medication on schedule (when applicable and with proper training)
Follow your training protocols and act as a calm, intelligent pack leader when overseeing group play. As the leader it’s your job to make sure the kids play nice.
Get sprayed with water and covered in hair as you assist with bathing and grooming as needed.
· Cleaning and Sanitation
You scoop a lot of poop. A lot.
Keep a building full of dogs smelling like roses and sunshine
Clean and disinfect, clean and disinfect. Repeat, repeat, and repeat.
Make sure all bedding, toys, and other equipment are clean and safe
Follow all safety and sanitation procedures to minimize risks of infection or disease.
Ensure that bedding, toys, and other enrichment items are clean and in good condition.
Scrubbing and mopping and more disinfection
Washing a lot of towels and mop heads
Make sure all the supplies are in good condition and in stock
Operational Tasks:
Record Keeping:
Document nearly everything you do and see. Include feeding, watering, poop, pee, cleaning, medications, health updates, and behavior observations; make sure to record it all.
You will become a poop expert and learn when you need to record what you see.
Record anything out of the ordinary that happens, any incidents, any behavior changes.
Customer Interaction:
You have to like the people too! Get to know the dogs and their owners. Make friends with them. Greet them and talk to them when they drop off and pick up their pets.
Let the clients know what a great stay their dog had and anything noteworthy that they need to know.
Send the owners lots of updates on their dogs, including pictures and fun things you did with them that day.
Safety & Security:
Above all, make sure everyone is safe. Learn and follow safety protocols and procedures.
Stay alert for any safety hazards. Ensure that gates are secured, doors are shut, and everyone is properly and safely attended to and secured.
Finish your training, learn about dogs, and don’t get bit. Not all dogs are nice; some may be jerks.
Team Collaboration:
Get to know your teammates and work together like a finely oiled machine to make sure all the tasks are completed quickly and efficiently.
Keep open communication with the entire team. It takes a village to take care of all these furry critters.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience handling animals is great but not required.
Compassion: You have got to love the dogs!
The ability to learn, study, and follow instructions.
Ability to learn how to handle animals in a calm and professional manner.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliability: You must be punctual and dependable. Living animals with feelings and needs will depend on you. Ghosting them or making them wait to go potty is not okay.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for long periods.
Comfortable working in varying temperatures and weather conditions, as necessary.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues in a professional and courteous manner.
Work Environment:
Working in an animal care facility can involve exposure to various animals, cleaning chemicals, and potentially loud noises.
Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Some evening, weekend, or holiday shifts may be required.
Advancement Opportunities:
Based on performance and position availability, successful kennel technicians can advance to roles such as senior kennel technician, lead animal care attendant, or animal care supervisor.
Join our team of passionate animal lovers dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 – $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Shift:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Work Days:
Every weekend
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Plano, TX 75093 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Plano, TX 75093: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Kennel Technician
Company: Cosmic Canine Plano, LLC
Location: Plano, TX
