KENNEL TECH

•HIGH

PERFORMANCE ROLE

•FULL

TIME AVAILABLE

•Sunday through Wednesday & Wednesday through Saturday! Iron Will Dog Lodge | Montrose, CO Starting at $18/hour | Growth & Advancement Available Iron Will Dog Lodge is the largest dog boarding and daycare facility in the valley and a multi-year Best of the Valley winner. We are not hiring "pet sitters." We are hiring disciplined, dependable, high-energy team members who thrive in fast-paced, physically demanding environments. This is a career opportunity for the right person — not a seasonal or short-term job.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF

You work hard without being asked twice You move quickly and stay organized You take pride in doing things right You don't complain about physical work You want to grow and earn promotions You show up on time. Every time. If you are looking for an easy job where you scroll your phone all day — this is not it. Working with dogs is incredibly rewarding, but it also requires discipline, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. Our team provides hands-on care, structured play, clean, and a safe environment for every dog in our facility.

WHAT THE JOB ACTUALLY REQUIRES

You will average 10,000-30,000+ steps per shift. You will clean constantly. You will handle large groups of dogs safely and confidently.

Daily responsibilities include:

Deep cleaning kennels & cat condos multiple times daily Sweeping, mopping, pressure washing Laundry and dishwashing Feeding and medicating dogs & cats Supervising structured playgroups Bathing, brushing, blow drying, nail trims Maintaining strict sanitation protocols This is structured animal care in a high-standard facility.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license Reliable vehicle Pass drug test Pass background check Able to work holidays if scheduled Seeking long-term employment only Ability to arrive for early morning shifts (6:30-6:45 AM start time) We only conduct in-person interviews.

GROWTH & ADVANCEMENT

All team members start entry-level and train in our systems. We promote from within. High performers move quickly into leadership roles with pay increases. If you prove yourself, you will grow here.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume through Indeed or ironwilldoglodge@gmail.com or call 970-596-8709 and ask for Jen or Amanda. If you are serious about building something, we'd like to meet you. When applying, please include the words "

IRON WILL

" in a message through indeed so we know you read the full job description. Applications that do not include this will not be considered. Thank you!

Pay:

$18.00•$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Montrose, CO 81403 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Montrose, CO 81403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person