Top 19 Animal Trainers Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Canine Behavior Evaluator – Main Shelter
Wayside Waifs Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
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BioIVT —Kansas City, KS
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Canine Care Technician - CBC
Wayside Waifs Inc —Kansas City, MO
- $17.50 an hour
- Holidays
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
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Pet Trainer
PetSmart —Independence, MO
- $15.08 - $21.08 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Dog Trainer
Petco —Overland Park, KS
- From $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Pet Groomer & Salon Trainer
PetSmart —Overland Park, KS
- $14.21 - $24.40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement

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Canine Behavior Evaluator – Main Shelter

Wayside Waifs Inc -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.50 an hour

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
High school diploma or GED
Volunteer training

Full Job Description

Description:

Base hourly rate: $18.50

Spanish-speaking differential: Additional $1.00 per hour for employees who demonstrate and maintain Spanish language proficiency and are willing to use this skill for Wayside Waifs' business purposes.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavior Evaluator is responsible for behaviorally testing all canines and entering test data in a timely manner. An important aspect of the job is to provide honest, objective behavioral information when evaluating an animal’s mental welfare and to help determine if the animal is a good adoption candidate. Other responsibilities include monitoring and creating strategies for maintaining graduates of Wayside Waifs Canine Behavior Center, and also ensuring our more challenging canine population have current directives and are monitored for signs of stress or regression. The Behavior Evaluator will help educate volunteers, fellow staff members, potential adopters, and the public by promoting positive reinforcement and displaying proper dog handling techniques.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Work within a team to ensure a thorough behavior assessment is completed on all canines 5 months and older entering the shelter.
Distinguish between floor ready canines and canines who may require an extended assessment period or behavior modification.
Ensure each dog has proper signage, walking equipment, and walking directives when needed.
Make recommendations to staff and volunteers regarding canine behavior issues when necessary.
Support the admissions department with canines that pose a safety concern at intake, including entering notes gathered from surrendering or finding parties and notes about behavior on intake.
Monitor the behavior of all dogs in the main building and adjust enrichment and support protocols as needed.
Communicate daily updates of dogs cleared behaviorally to appropriate departments to ensure the best flow through the shelter.
Provide support for adoptions and foster departments through behavior consults, meet and greet assistance, and further training/management recommendations for designated dogs.
Maintain open communication with CBC Trainers about graduates of the CBC, and collaborate on behavior maintenance plans and best practices.
Teach volunteer training classes as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES

Thorough understanding of canine behavior and body language, especially in a shelter environment
Ability to use safe and humane dog handling techniques for both fearful, high arousal dogs and potentially aggressive dogs
Ability to work within a team setting as well as independently, and provide and accept feedback in the moment
Strong customer service background
Ability to work with and train volunteers
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Strong public speaking skills
Ability to work in an emotionally charged environment, and have challenging conversations effectively and appropriately
Understanding of humane euthanasia for medical and behavioral reasons as a component of responsible animal sheltering and the ability to cope with the associate stress in a professional manner

Requirements:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School diploma or GED
CPDT- KA or other positive reinforcement-based certification preferred
Dog handling experience required; shelter handling preferred; handling of dogs other than your own dogs preferred

Physical

Ability to lift 50lbs
Significant amount of standing and squatting during a typical day, exposure to fumes, animal smells, and airborne particles
Noise level is moderate to high
Exposure to animal waste
Potential to be scratched or bitten

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