Kennel Technician - Opelika, AL

Job DetailsJob Location: OPELIKA, AL 36804Descriptions/ Job Summary:

Kennel Technician

Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time available, Hourly

Competitive pay rates

Global K9 Protection Group LLC is looking for a dedicated and passionate Kennel Technician to serve as an integral part of the GK9PG Team.

Responsibilities:

Feed animals as prescribed by Kennel Manager

Groom and bath canines

Assist doctors and kennel manager with the administration of medications or with patient restraint

Assist Veterinarians

Collect urine and fecal specimens

Maintain the cleanliness of the kennel area each day and carry out according to the schedule: daily, weekly, and monthly etc.

Ability to follow a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing, using chemicals and supplies: including but not limited to kennel area, cages, runs, wards and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls

Recognize and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior

Participate in all staff and training meetings

Communicate with staff members

Ability to prioritize tasks

Safety conscience

Maintain constant vigilance

Ability to keep oneself busy and productive

Ability to listen and follow oral and written instructions

Positive attitude

Maintain cooperative relationships with others

Assist others and be willing and able to teach and other staff members kennel skills

Other duties as assigned

Physical:

Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. (Assistance provided from other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs)

Walking and standing for extended periods of times

Working frequently in a bent position

Environmental:

May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces.

Loud; dogs barking

QualificationsCompetencies:

Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and developmen

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit

Effectively communicate customer related issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaint.

Able to lead others with tact, respect, and professionalism

Reach across organizational lines to integrate and streamline essential functions

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to create, to maintain, and prepare records and reports

Able to perform tasks with minimal or no oversight

Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills

Must be able to prioritize multi-tasking enable to effectively complete work in timely manner

Able to identify problems, suggest and implement solutions, and react to change with a high degree of attention to detail and foresight

Able to work outside normal business hours including weekends as needed