Dog Care Specialist

Dog Care Specialist

Job Summary

Are you passionate about working with dogs and making a difference in people's lives? 4 Paws for Ability trains service dogs to enrich the lives of children and veterans with disabilities. As a dedicated dog care specialist, your primary mission is to ensure the utmost well-being of the beloved dogs and puppies in the program. You will provide exceptional care by maintaining clean living environments, ensuring the dogs enjoy ample exercise, and are fed well.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Dog Care and Hygiene:

• Regularly bathe and groom dogs.
• Perform routine health checks (nails, ears, coats, mats).

Facility Maintenance:

• Sanitize kennels and areas using cleaning machines.
• Deep clean kennels regularly.
• Manage laundry tasks (bedding, towels).

Feeding and Care:

• Ensure dogs have appropriate food and clean water.
• Administer medications as prescribed, with proper documentation.

Dog Handling and Monitoring:

• Rotate and exercise dogs.
• Supervise group playtime for safety.

Transportation and Support:

• Transport dogs as needed.
• Assist volunteers
• Documentation, Record Keeping, Communication:
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements/Preferences:

Skills and Abilities:

• Must Have
• Demonstrated adherence to 4 Paws Values: Passion, Ability,
• Commitment, and Teamwork.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a respectful member of a
• professional team and take direction from leadership.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Nice to Have:
• Prior dog handling, training, and dog health care experience.

Education and Experience:

• Must Have
• Possession of a valid driver's license with the ability to obtain insurance at standard rates.
• Completion of high school or equivalent (GED).
• Nice to Have
• One-year related experience

Physical Ability/Work Environment:

• Safely lift objects up to 45 pounds and handle dogs up to 110 pounds.
• Seek assistance for lifting dogs or objects over 45 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods on hard surfaces.
• Use cleaning chemicals.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

4 Paws for Ability is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sexual identity, gender orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive employment environment for all employees and applicants.

Job Types:

Part-time

Pay:

$12.50 per hour starting pay. Ability to earn performance bonuses in third and ninth months. Possible base pay increase to $15.00 per hour after 3 months of employment based on performance and skill level.

$300 Sign on Bonus at 90 days of employment.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement:
• Retirement plan

Shifts:

12 hour shifts (8:00am-8:00pm) and 4 hour shifts

Current schedule needed:

Part time:

Sunday (8am-8pm), Wednesday (8am-12pm), Friday (8am-8pm)

Facility is staffed all year round so scheduled workdays will vary

Work Location: In person

Pay: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15