Dog Kennel Technician
About The Position
The Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC) is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pets. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2025 and we’re expanding our team to help save more lives, increase adoptions, and create a healthier, happier environment for every dog and cat in our care. Position Overview We’re looking for a dependable, compassionate Kennel Technician to join our Dog Program team. This full-time, hands-on role is essential to the daily care, cleanliness, and enrichment of the animals in our shelter. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to give every pet a second chance, and you'll help maintain the highest standards in animal care and shelter operations. If you're hardworking, detail-oriented, and love animals, this could be the role for you!
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver’s license and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, perform physical work (bending, stooping, standing, walking)
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Compassionate, patient, and team-oriented mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experience working or volunteering in a shelter, kennel, or veterinary environment
- Familiarity with animal handling, basic animal health, and behavior
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus [not required]
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care for dogs including feeding, watering, and enrichment
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain kennels, play yards, and work areas to ensure a safe, healthy environment
- Assist with intake exams, behavioral assessments, and safe animal handling
- Administer basic medications as instructed by veterinary or shelter leadership
- Observe animals and report signs of illness, injury, or behavioral issues
- Support adopters during meet-and-greet sessions and assist with adoption processes
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the facility including common areas, laundry, and waste management
- Work collaboratively with other kennel staff, volunteers, and leadership to ensure top-quality care
- Participate in the enrichment and training of shelter dogs using positive reinforcement techniques
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
