K9 Caretaker

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work we are doing, we are in need of a K9 Caretaker to join our amazing team!

Details for this Position:

This position is Full-time & Non-Exempt/hourly.

This position requires:

• High school degree or equivalent 
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedule 
• Kennel experience preferred

Basic Function

The K9 Caretaker supports the proper operation of the kennels, to include cleaning/maintaining kennel facilities, feeding the dogs, caring for the dogs, and ensuring the overall safety of the kennel facilities and dogs.

 ** Shifts vary based on the needs of the kennel; to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and rotating days off.

 Essential Functions and Duties 

• Responsible for all cleaning, feeding, bathing and animal handling in accordance with K9s for Warriors policies and procedures
• Responsible for complying with all safety procedures while working in the kennels, with special emphasis on animal handling and proper use of cleaning chemicals
• Observe, assess, and ensure all dog behavior and health concerns are dealt with in accordance with K9s for Warriors guidelines, reporting any concerns or changes to Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel Management
• Participate and provide enrichment to dogs with direction from Enrichment team
• Follow instruction given by Veterinary Staff to assist in care of dogs
• Handle dogs humanely and safely at all times
• Report maintenance concerns to the Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel Management, assist with dissemination of incoming products and ordering
• Assist with maintaining buildings and equipment, including but not limited to interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, kennel areas, yard maintenance/equipment
• Respond to the operational needs of the kennel as directed by the Lead K9 Caretaker and/or Kennel Management
• Complete training logs and associated paperwork completely and accurately

Physical Demands
Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort, including stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually.  Exposure to unpleasant odors or sounds, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather.  Must be able to operate