Kennel Technician

4 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Sunnyside Street Dogs Full time

Sunnyside Street Dogs – non-profit dog rescue

Houston, TX, US

LIVE ONSITE - *REQUIRED

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time dedicated and compassionate Kennel Technician to join the Sunnyside Street Dogs Rescue family Our ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and welfare, providing support in a kennel environment.

This role involves ensuring the health and safety of animals while maintaining a clean and organized facility. The Kennel Technician will work closely with animals, rescue founders and volunteers, contributing to a positive experience for pets.

***REQUIRED - LIVE ON-SITE

· Job Types: Full-time

· Work Location: In-person, live on site

· REQUIRED - Will LIVE ON-SITE for work week

· *Must have your own reliable transportation (REQUIRED)

· Must Live Onsite - basic room provided, private bath, and shared kitchen

· *Previous experience working with dogs helpful BUT NOT REQUIRED – just willing to listen and learn (kennel tech, dog daycare etc)

· Pay: $ $16.00 per hour

· Expected hours: 40-45 per week

· Shift: 8 hour shift (Possibility of extra hours only as needed)

· Work Days: Monday to Friday, (Weekends only as needed)

Duties:

  • Provide all daily care for animals, including kennel cleaning, yard clean-up, feeding, administering any meds, and exercising.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kennels, yard area, and facilities to ensure a safe environment.
  • Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the founder and senior kennel attendant.
  • Assist with animal restraint during any treatments as needed.
  • Support dog training sessions and reinforce positive behaviors.
  • Assist in administering medications as directed.
  • Participate in training sessions to enhance skills in animal handling and care.

Skills

  • Proficiency to lift heavy loads (40 lb bags dog food) or large active animals safely.
  • Communicate with volunteers when needed and assist with getting dogs ready for adoption events.
  • Willing to help with and do any tasks needed to help maintain the facility, cleaning and organizing, and all animal care.
  • Knowledge of veterinary practices is a plus but not required. Any experience as a veterinary technician is a plus but not required
  • Experience in animal care, including handling various breeds and temperaments, helpful not required.
  • Familiarity with kennel operations and protocols for animal safety is helpful but not required.
  • Ability to perform animal restraint techniques safely and humanely. (We will train you on techniques).

We value a worker who is dependable, responsible, patient, pays attention to detail, listens and follows instructions, and someone who will do their best for the animals in our care.

About Sunnyside Street Dogs

We are a non-profit dog rescue committed to bringing awareness to the animal welfare problem in Houston, Texas. Our mission is to show compassion to these rescue dogs one at a time while spreading awareness and promoting change in Houston and the surrounding communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • On-the-job training

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing and able to live on-site for the work week? *REQUIRED
  • Are you willing to start immediately?

Work Location: In person

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