Kennel Technician - Opelika, AL

About the role

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 other staff members kennel skills
• Other duties as assigned

Physical demands

• 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

Work environment

• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces
• Loud; dogs barking

Qualifications

• Mentors, inspires, and champions employees for continued growth and development
• 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 complaints
• 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 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