Overview
Kennel Technician Jobs in Pflugerville, TX at DogJoy
DogJoy is looking for a rock star Lodge Technician (aka Kennel Technician) to join our TEAM!
** WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME POSITION** The morning shift requires you to be on-time, at work and ready to go by 7 AM. If this isn’t for you, please DO NOT APPLY?
We are a one of a kind DOG TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT FACILITY that uses POSITIVE reinforcement and focuses on building RELATIONSHIPS with every dog. You could think of us as a dog’s happiest place on earth, or in Texas! We take pride in what we do and we are looking for someone who shares that same PASSION like the rest of our team!
As a Lodge Technician for DogJoy you’ll learn many new skills that will help you become a better caretaker, dog owner and make you every pup’s BEST FRIEND. You’ll learn about dog BODY LANGUAGE – a dog’s body has so much to say and you’ll learn firsthand what those wiggling bodies from head to tail are saying. Basic dog MANNERS – it’s so important that we reinforce all of those good manners that our clients have worked so hard to teach them. There’s room to advance your career in the animal industry here at DogJoy, including becoming a DOG TRAINER or growing your current dog training skills! And there’s so much more!
DogJoy strives to make sure that each dog is better behaved for having stayed here with us. Most importantly, you will learn how we tie it all together to create an engaging environment for all of the dogs in our care.
Your main goals while on the job will be to maintain a clean environment, monitor the dogs in playgroups, and work as a team to complete daily tasks. Your success in your role will help our team and together we will ensure our client’s satisfaction and maintain those important relationships with those that chose us for their dog’s care.
If this sounds like you, (1) take the assessments, and (2) be sure to answer all of the questions.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
– Maintains a positive attitude
– Can follow instructions
– Can communicate well with others in order to keep healthy relationships between all team members
– Is a problem solver and self-starting individual who can work independently in tandem with others, as well as in a team
– Enjoys the outdoors! **We spend a large portion of our time outside with the dogs in all types of weather**
– Enjoys learning new skills and **adapting to change** as we all better ourselves and evolve as we learn
– Enjoys an active lifestyle and work environment
– Is able to learn and understand dog communication and body language in order to safely monitor play groups consisting of dogs of all sizes and breeds
– Is able to learn, understand and reinforce desirable behaviors in your daily interactions with the dogs in our care
– Loves interacting and building relationships with dogs!
– Someone who loves playing fetch, follow the leader, bubble parties, scents in the yards, and taking a group of pups to our splash park (you heard that right we’ve got a splash park for the dogs!)
– Is able to feed and medicate dogs as directed
– Is able to complete dog baths, nail trims, and other basic dog grooming tasks
– Will ensure play yards, play equipment, dog rooms, and other areas of the facility are disinfected and kept clean and presentable at all times
– Understands that taking care of the dogs also involves scooping poop, cleaning up the occasional accident, cleaning the areas they use, and did we mention scooping poop? 🙂
Requirements:
– Must be able to stand for long hours, lift 50lbs, and perform a basic range of motion (squat, bend down, etc) to perform daily tasks
– Must be available 20-40 hours/week including weekends
– Must have reliable transportation
– Must be 18 years or older
– Must be punctual (coming to work, on time, every time, is a must)
– Must be available to work holidays, on rotation, to care for the dogs
Education/Experience:
Not necessary, but a bonus!
Previous experience working in a kennel or shelter environment handling dogs is preferred
Working a year or longer for a previous employer is a huge plus!
If you have the desire to learn, like being active, and have a passion for dogs, WE CAN TEACH YOU THE REST!
If this sounds like you, be sure to answer all of the questions.
Check the place out: https://youtu.be/s_ud9rVPNBo
Benefits:
Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee discounts (retail items, Daycare, and Boarding)
Access to the 30,000 gallon splash park for your own dogs!
Tips
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 – $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Shift:
Evening shift
Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Tips
Work Days:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
BESIDES your obvious love for animals, what made you want to apply to a dog training and enrichment center over the many doggy daycares out there?
Are there any scheduling conflicts that would not allow you to work during our regular scheduled work hours (Mon – Sun 6:45am – 12pm and 3pm – 7:00pm)?
Are you currently enrolled in High School? (this questions helps us better understand your availability)
This job requires you to be active. Our property is large and moving dogs in and out from lodge to play areas, pools, lobby, and more requires a fast pace and lots of time on your feet. It’s a rewarding job, but can be physically demanding. Are you able to perform these types of physical activities without limitations?
Work Location: In person
Title: Kennel Technician
Company: DogJoy
Location: Pflugerville, TX
