Kennel Technician - Independent K-9 LLC - Martinsburg, WV

Want to be a member of the Independent K-9 Team? We are looking for dependable, responsible, self- motivated individuals to join our dog training and care team.

Full-Time Position Available Starting between $20,800.00-28,000.00 depending on skill level and experience. 1 week vacation after 1st year of employment, High School Diploma or the equivalent required, Training experience and/or certification is required.

*The care of the dogs staying at our facility are our #1 priority and dogs must be cared for daily including nights, weekends, holidays and during all weather conditions; if this is a concern or a problem do not apply.*

Job Duties

• Handling all breeds of dogs that participate in our Boarding, Daycare and Training programs
• Capability of handling dogs in our behavior modification program (people & dog aggression, fear & anxiety) if you are not experienced with working with these cases willingness to learn to work with these dogs are a requirement to the position.
• Perform and follow operating procedures to keep a clean, safe, odor free & low stress environment. Includes cleaning facility, dog kennel and crate areas, training areas and the outdoor areas also includes restocking, dishes, sweeping, mopping or other daily tasks.
• Ability to work with all personality types in a professional and productive manner
• Perform daily care including feeding, medicating, turnout.
• Supervise daycare and Structured socialization that can include 2- 30 dogs
• Perform other duties as needed

Job Requirements

• Knowledgeable about basic dog care and grooming
• Basic computer skills including use of Office, Email, Social Media and the computer software we use
• Self-starter that is able to work independently or as part of a team with or without direction
• Possesses problem solving skills and works efficiently with good time management
• Reliable transportation in all weather conditions
• Ability to safely handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments including behavior modification cases for aggressive dogs (people aggression/dog aggression) and complex fear cases
• Able to do physical labor that includes lifting 50-100lbs, bending, cleaning all areas of the facility indoors and outdoors
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 – $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are providing hand sanitizer and wipes, also employees and anyone else inside the facility are required to wear masks.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No