Weekday Kennel Technician/Doggie Daycare Attendant

About us Top Dog Texas, LLC is a premium dog training company located in Burleson. We specialize in training pets and diabetic alert dogs. Top Dog Texas is hiring for new kennel technicians/doggie daycare attendants. We're looking for individuals that are passionate about working with dogs, hard working, and dependable. Top Dog is known for being the premier training location in North Texas, and our kennel technicians play a key role in the well being of the dogs that are being trained.

The good stuff:

We get to play with dogs every single day. We get to see their behaviors improve which means an improved quality of life for them because now their families can enjoy them more. We only work with dogs currently in or having completed training with us. This means the only unknown dogs we interact with, are those just starting training. We are very structured with the dogs and have high expectations of our boarding and daycare visitors to maintain their training both with human and dog interactions. This means playtime is highly regulated and safe for the humans and the dogs! If you are looking to get in to the dog training world, this is your foot in the door! If you are happy to stay on the kennel technician side of it, that's great too!

The bad stuff:

This is a dirty job! Working with dogs means we get down and dirty. We're cleaning kennels, scooping poop, feeding, watering, etc., We have to work holidays and weekends because the dogs need cared for every single day. We work no matter what the weather is doing so sometimes we're hot and sweaty, other times we're cold and wet from the rain. In the end it's all worth it though because we get to see how much the dogs have improved and grown! About you Have a passion for working with dogs in any capacity Willing to handle all breeds of dogs; You will not be expected to handle any aggressive dogs, we will respect your limits on dogs that may pose a threat to your safety, and we have no-contact kennels for those dogs as needed. You will be expected to handle all dogs of all breeds and sizes approved for group play. We do not have any breed restrictions. Willing to do the dirty work, understanding all aspects of dog husbandry are important from enrichment and playtime to potty accidents. Willing to work in a moderately temperature-controlled environment. Parts of the building have heat and A/C, the play room and training room do not. When it's cold outside, we have a small heater. If you apply, message us with your favorite dog breed or mix so we know you read the entire posting! When it's hot outside, we have swamp coolers. You will be chilly in the winter and warm in the summer while out with the dogs for up to 20min at a time. Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed Willing to have client interaction at check-in and check-out Can work at least one of the following shifts, two to five days per week, can alternate opening and closing if needed; 6:30am-3pm, 3pm-11pm Have reliable transportation Are a team player! We are a small family business with a small staff, we cover for each other and help out when needed!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Paid time off

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Morning shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

animal care (other than your own pets): 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person