Are you looking for a job you love with the opportunity to advance?
Located on five acres where the possibilities are endless, K9 Heeling is looking for a hardworking and highly motivated individual with a passion for dogs to join our team. We offer dog training, boarding, and daycare services that create a fun and fast moving environment. This position has growth opportunities for performance based raises and position advancement.
We are more than just a place where you get to play with dogs all day but that's definitely one of the perks.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Feed, exercise, socialize, engage and bath dogs as needed in our care.
- Administer medications as indicated by owners and veterinarian.
- Bring animals to and from the kennel during check-in and check-out times.
- Clean up after animals both inside and outside the facility.
- Cleaning kennels and suites as needed.
- Maintain The CalmPound as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to: sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, and checking equipment/supplies.
- Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as helping support an animal, helping clients with their pets, acting as a distraction during training, etc.
- Be available on days/nights/weekends and holidays to tend to boarding animals.
- Attending social events as needed.
- Assisting in facility maintenance.
- Always keeping safety as your number one priority.
Skills and Abilities Required
- Effective communication both written and orally.
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
- Regularly stand for extended periods.
- Frequently walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
- Maintain confidence around pets, including potentially dangerous animals.
- Ability to perform simple computer tasks.
Experience, Education, and/or Training Required
- Some high school education.
- Dog handling or kennel tech experience and/or training a benefit
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to bath dogs and learn how/perform nail trims?
- Are you consistently available on weekends (Friday-Sunday) with minimal disruptions/trips?
Work Location: In person
