Kennel Technician/Dog Trainer Job at TLG Staffing, Oakland Park, FL

  • TLG Staffing
  • Oakland Park, FL

Job Description

Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician — Vet Techs & Dog Handlers Welcome

Oakland Park, FL 33311 | $20/hr | 35–40 hrs/week

Why This Role Fits Vet Techs & Trainers

Already work in animal care? This role was built for you. If you've spent time as a Veterinary Technician, Vet Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler, or Canine Behavior Specialist , you already have the instincts, patience, and animal-handling skills we need — no dog training certification required to apply. We'll train you further on obedience work, behavior modification, and even prep for working dogs supporting law enforcement K9 programs.

This is a rare opportunity to move from clinical or kennel-based animal care into hands-on dog training and behavior work, with real growth potential and paid, structured training built in.

About the Role

We're hiring a Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician to join a facility that cares for and trains dogs for everyday pet owners and law enforcement partners alike. You'll manage daily kennel operations while getting hands-on training experience — working obedience, behavior modification, and specialized skill-building with a variety of breeds and temperaments.

What You'll Do

  • Provide daily hands-on care for dogs: feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, and kennel upkeep
  • Assist with obedience training, behavior modification, and specialized skill work
  • Support training prep for dogs headed to public clients and law enforcement placements
  • Track and document behavior, progress, and training outcomes
  • Safely handle dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility
  • Build trust-based relationships with animals to improve training outcomes
  • Collaborate with a small team to grow your skills in canine handling and training techniques

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working in a kennel, veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care environment with 20+ dogs (4+ years preferred)
  • Background as a Vet Tech, Vet Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Groomer, or Dog Trainer is a strong plus
  • Comfortable and confident handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license (required)
  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and follow-through on daily tasks
  • Clear communicator who works well in a small team environment
  • Physically able to lift, clean, and stand for extended periods
  • Genuine passion for animal welfare and eagerness to grow into training work

*No formal dog training certification needed — if you have real hands-on animal experience and want to build a training career, we want to hear from you.*

Compensation & Benefits

- Pay: $20.00/hour

- Schedule: 35–40 hours/week, in-person

- Paid training and on-the-job training

- Professional development assistance

- Paid time off

- Employee discount

- Referral program

Job Tags

Full time

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