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Summit Zoo Pets

Kennel Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$30,416 / year median in Missouri

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Kennel Technician Summit Zoo Pets - 3.0 Lees Summit, MO Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer communication Animal enclosure cleaning Animal grooming Attention to detail Pet feeding Full Job Description Summit Zoo Pets is seeking a reliable, responsible, and animal-loving Kennel Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing excellent animal care, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and delivering professional customer service. Responsibilities Provide daily care, feeding, watering, and supervision of the puppies Clean and sanitize kennels, animal areas, and equipment Safely handle and interact with the puppies Monitor animals for changes in health, behavior, or overall condition Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment Follow established animal-care, sanitation, and safety procedures Work cooperatively with team members to ensure excellent animal care and store operations Qualifications Genuine love and respect for animals Dependable, punctual, and professional Strong attention to detail and cleanliness Excellent communication and customer-service skills Comfortable working with puppies Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, lifting, cleaning, and handling animals Ability to work independently while also being an effective team member Previous experience in animal care, veterinary services, kennels, grooming, or pet retail is preferred but not required
Pay:
From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 30.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance