The Position - Canine Care Associate - Part Time
What we offer:
A fulfilling career helping people with disabilities live without boundaries
• Awesome starting salary at $17.25 per hour
• Role-specific training and professional development opportunities
• Unlimited puppy kisses
What you’ll do:
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Maintain a spotlessly clean and safe clean kennel
• Feed, bathe, groom, exercise and transport program puppies and dogs
• Monitor the health of the puppies and dogs in your care
• Interact with volunteers, donors, sponsors and co-workers
• Play a vital role in helping to raise a future guide, service, or facility dogs.
What you’ll need:
• To be a team player and a people and dog person
• To be detail oriented
• A valid driver’s license to transport dogs as needed
• The desire to help care for and a puppy
Physical Requirements:
Here are some sample activities that you should have the physical ability to perform:
• Bend down to provide food bowls for 40-50 dogs in a row
• Lift 40 pound bags of dog food unattended
• Read hand-written and typed instruction sheets, dog information cards, and veterinary notes
• Shovel snow when necessary
Available Shifts:
o Friday 7 AM – 4 PM – Training Center
o Saturday 8 AM – 5 PM - Training Center
o Monday 6 PM – 10 PM - Puppy Transition Center
Additional Information:
To apply email your resume to employment@guidedog.org.