Dogwood Pet Resort is hiring a Kennel Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Kennel Technician
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Do you dream of spending your days surrounded by wagging tails, goofy grins, and the occasional zoomie? At Dogwood Pet Resort, we believe every dog deserves a day filled with love, play, and peanut butter treats—and we need YOU to help make that happen!
Your Mission (should you choose to accept it):
- Supervise playgroups like a pro referee at a puppy soccer match
- Dispense belly rubs, ear scratches, and compliments (“Who’s a good boy? YOU are!”)
- Keep our facility sparkling clean and safe for all breeds and personalities
- Feed, walk, and snuggle our overnight guests like they’re your own
- Be the human every dog brags about at the park
You’ll Thrive Here If You:
- Speak fluent “woof” and understand the art of the head tilt
- Don’t mind a little fur on your clothes (okay, a lot)
- Can handle high-energy pups and low-key cuddlers alike
- Are reliable, upbeat, and ready to roll with the ruff stuff
- Are available for flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays
Perks of the Job:
- Daily doses of unconditional love
- A fun, supportive team that shares your passion for pets
- Discounted services for your own furry friends
- Bragging rights that you work at the coolest place in Loves Park
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Ready to unleash your potential? Send us your resume and a short note about your favorite dog breed (bonus points if you include a pun—we’re suckers for those). Dogwood Pet Resort is more than a workplace—it’s a wag-worthy adventure.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Dogwood Pet Resort and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
