Kennel Technician

About the role

Allied Universal's canine group, part of its Enhanced Protection Services division, is hiring a Kennel Technician in Winchester, VA. The role maintains canine kennels and food preparation areas and covers a wide range of other duties as directed. The company describes itself as the world's largest non-governmental canine detection company, specializing in canine explosives and firearm detection.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the logistical support for transporting personnel and canines to and from a pre-determined location, driving and transporting them within the Northern Virginia region
• Feed, walk, exercise and bathe canines as needed, and bring them to and from the kennel during training
• Clean up after canines inside and outside the facility and clean the kennels
• Maintain the training and kennel facility, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms and checking equipment and supplies
• Administer medications as indicated by veterinarian personnel
• Provide log reports and incident reports, and assist other staff with tasks such as preparing training floors or food for canines

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; no prior work experience required
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) level clearance, or ability to obtain it
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read installation maps to choose the shortest and safest route
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks at once
• Availability on weekends and holidays to care for kenneled canines

Preferred qualifications

• Prior professional work experience caring for canines

What we offer

• Pay of $23.15 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through a perks program