Sunnyside Street Dogs

We are seeking a full-time dedicated and compassionate Kennel Technician to join the Sunnyside Street Dogs Rescue family! Our ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and welfare, providing support in a kennel environment.

This role involves ensuring the health and safety of animals while maintaining a clean and organized facility. The Kennel Technician will work closely with animals, rescue founders and volunteers, contributing to a positive experience for pets.

***REQUIRED - LIVE ON-SITE

Job Types: Full-time and Work Location: In-person, live on site required

*Must have your own reliable transportation (REQUIRED)

Relocation not provided.

What We Offer

• Housing provided
• Utilities included
• 40-hour work week
• Weekly stipend
• Work alongside a dedicated rescue team
• The opportunity to help save the lives of homeless dogs every day

Duties:

• Provide all daily care for animals, including kennel cleaning, yard clean-up, feeding, administering any meds, and exercising.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, yard area, and facilities to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the founder and senior kennel attendant.
• Assist in administering medications as directed

Skills:

• Be dependable
• Able to lift 30-50 lb dog food bags
• Communicate with volunteers when needed and assist with getting dogs ready for adoption events.
• Knowledge of veterinary practices is a plus but not required. Any experience as a veterinary technician is a plus!
• Familiarity with kennel operations and protocols for animal safety is helpful but not required.
• Willing to help with and do any tasks needed to help maintain the facility, cleaning and organizing, and all animal care.

We value a worker who is dependable, responsible, patient, pays attention to detail, listens and follows instructions, and someone who will do their best for the animals in our care.

Join our team as a Kennel Technician where your love for animals can shine through your work!

We are a non-profit dog rescue committed to bringing awareness to the animal welfare problem in Houston, Texas. Our mission is to show compassion to these rescue dogs one at a time while spreading awareness and promoting change in Houston and the surrounding communities.