Kennel Team Member - Animal Care & Facility Support

Position Overview

Law's Country Kennel is searching for a dependable and diligent kennel team member who has a passion for animals and is committed to upholding a neat, orderly, and professional environment. The role involves being an active contributor to the daily care, protection, and wellbeing of dogs housed at the facility, within a dynamic and supportive team culture.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of both indoor and outdoor kennels for pets.
• Feed animals and administer medications as prescribed.
• Oversee and interact socially with dogs in the kennel.
• Support basic maintenance tasks for the grounds and facility.
• Engage with pet owners, offering excellent customer service.
• Handle phone communications and complete routine reports using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ensure the working environment remains clean, safe, and well-organized.

Qualifications

• Deep affection and respect for animals.
• Strong commitment to work and dependability.
• Capability to perform in an active, high-paced, and physical setting.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within a team.
• Meticulousness with cleanliness and detail orientation.
• Readiness to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to foster and maintain a positive team culture.

Why Work with Us

• Gain practical experience in hands-on care for animals.
• Competitive hourly wages reflecting experience and performance.
• Flexible shift scheduling throughout the week.
• Potential for promotion to leadership roles with pay rates between $20 and $25 per hour.
• Participation in quarterly profit-sharing, contingent on company results.
• A supportive, professional workplace valuing accountability and personal growth.

Hiring Process

Given the responsibility for client pets, our hiring process is thorough and seeks to align candidates with our standards and culture. It may involve multiple short steps such as:

• Answering follow-up queries.
• Understanding company values and job expectations.
• Facility visit and job observation.
• Final interview with management.

This process ensures new hires are well matched with our operations and values.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time, 30 to 45 hours per week with mandatory weekend shifts.
• Hourly Pay Range: $17 to $20, commensurate with experience and performance.
• Benefits include Simple IRA matching, employee discounts, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, paid time off and training, uniform allowance, and support for professional development.