Kennel Technician Job Description and Expectations

- If something comes up and you cannot make your shift, I need at least 24 hours of notice. You are allowed 2 call outs within 1 hour of your shift; any others need documentation.

- Morning shifts begin at 8:30 am, you are welcome to come in early, but not later. There is not a set time that you need to be finished with the kennels, however all the following must be completed:

• All kennels occupied by a dog must be rinsed out including the walls and under mats. You clean the kennels while the dog is out in the yard. ONLY ONE DOG IN THE YARD AT A TIME, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
• All drains need to be sprayed out including kennels that are not occupied by a dog.
• Surfaces with hard-to-get stains need to be scrubbed with the brush and rinsed. 
• Detailing happens once a week in the mornings, the day it is completed varies.
• Dogs need to be leashed to and from their kennels unless located in the upper kennels. 
• The yard needs to be scooped of all poops at the end of each shift. 
• If you notice a dog has an ailment, limping, etc. just let me know.
• Make sure the lights and hoses in the kennels are turned off after each shift.
• Make sure to place hoses away from the kennels, to prevent a dog from eating the hose.
• You will be responsible for administering monthly medications as well as any other medications that may be needed.

-On the Job Training is available, as well as Trainer Positions if qualified.

-Trainer positions can be obtained based on work performance and desire.

-Time off must be requested 2-weeks (or more) in advance.

-Schedules are sent out every Sunday evening.

Additional Notes:

**Be mindful and alert at ALL TIMES.

**2 avoidable (careless) accidents are grounds for immediate dismissal.

**No call/no show is grounds for immediate dismissal.

**Inadequate care of any K9 is grounds for immediate dismissal.

**North Carolina is an “at-will” state.