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Leader Dogs for the Blind

They are a very highly respected organization in the community, and they have a very powerful mission which is extremely respectable. However for the kennel attendant position, as someone who has worked with dogs for many years, this environment will work you the hardest physically and mentally and pay you much less than working at a dog daycare. Pet owners beware, they say you can bring your dog to work , but your dog will be kept in a cement crate. Also, even if you do not bring your dog to work, beware because you will be exposed to very sick dogs nearly every day. With the most prevalent illness being  coccidia, which is extremely contagious . Job has very high standards to keep up with considering they start you out at 10.50 while the CEO of the "nonprofit" makes over 700k annually.

Leader Dogs for the Blind is an at-will employer. This means that the employment relationship may be ended at any time without notice by the employer or employee for any reason. Neither this document, nor any manual issued by Leader Dogs for the Blind, is a contract of employment.

This clause as indicated in position profiles is there for a reason. High turnover rate in the last year.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the clients and working around dogs.  The people I work with.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I do not find my position at Leader Dog stressful

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Phenomenal, very fulfilling to see how clients lives are changed by working with a Leader Dog

This was one of my most rewarding vet tech experiences. It' a different setting from a regular clinic, which I loved  best. Surgery days ran smoothly and it was a really relaxed environment to work in. I got to assist in a lot of areas I may have never had a chance to in my career, such as artificial insemination and lots of c-sections.

Lack of genuine feedback and appreciation for expertise. Not enough focus on core business of providing quality Leader Dogs to people who are blind. Some top people are not qualified for their positions.

Leader Dog inspires their employees to work with passion. We are inspired by our mission to help those who are blind or visually impaired. Every stakeholders engagement is valuable to us and we want to always be a good ambassador for Leader Dogs in all that we do.

I did not receive sufficient training to be successful because nobody knows how to train new hires for big jobs. Not really  for employees with disabilities. Ironic. 

I really like working here. The employees are very nice and helpful. The benefits are really good and you get occasional bonuses. It is kind of clicky here with some of the women so you have to be careful what you say so you don't get a write up.

I loved working at Leaderdogs. It was so much fun watching them train and see them graduate and leave for a client. The benefits werent bad and we had access to the gift shop discount. Only wish the pay was higher. 

Physically demanding with many responsibilities, but very rewarding and fulfilling job!! 
Cute puppies and sweet dogs, fun workplace, friendly people and a special mission!! What else can you ask for? 

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