Kennel Technician

Biggest Little Paws, a dog boarding and daycare at 860 E Greg St in Sparks, is hiring a Kennel Technician. If you like hard work, want to be around dogs all day and take pride in a clean facility, we'd like to meet you. Schedule: Full-time, 3 days a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7am to 7pm. All three days are required.

12-hour shifts (11 paid hours) with a 1-hour lunch (12 to 1) and two paid 15-minute breaks. Dogs are here every day of the year, so holidays are working days. Pay and benefits: $18 an hour plus tips. Free daycare for your own dog if they pass our evaluation and space allows. After the 90-day working interview: raises, PTO and a 401k.

What you'll do

Clean and sanitize kennels, play yards, bowls and the whole facility, every day. Feed dogs and give medications, following each dog's instructions. Supervise play groups and keep them safe and structured. Rotate dogs in and out of kennels and yards. Follow the daily checklist start to finish. Be friendly and professional with clients and teammates.

What we're looking for

Reliable and on time, every shift. Takes direction well and follows protocols. Calm with big, pushy or nervous dogs. Looking for a long-term job. The physical side: A very physical job: on your feet and walking all day. Lift and carry 50 lbs (food bags, trash, dogs into the tub). Indoors and out, in heat, cold and wet weather.

Loud and busy. Experience: No dog experience required. We'll train you on everything our way. Any hands-on job counts: kitchen, warehouse, janitorial, retail, animals. You'll report to management. Apply with the button below.