What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Dog Trainer position at Animal Medical Center?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
"At the Animal Medical Center, we strive for excellence in pet healthcare, while exceeding our client's expectations, in a Christ-centered environment"
Fast-paced, state-of-the-art, 24-7 veterinary hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking an outgoing, highly motivated, experienced professional dog trainer with exceptional people skills to join our veterinary team. As the oldest veterinary practice in Hattiesburg, you will be representing a well-established veterinary practice committed to excellence.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER?
As a professional dog trainer you will continue to establish excellence in pet healthcare by:
As a professional dog trainer you will continue to establish excellence in pet healthcare by:
- Answer and promptly return training calls and emails to enroll in private or group training classes
- Train basic obedience cues (advance cues would be beneficial) with positive reinforcement training
- Learn and utilize Cornerstone veterinary software for invoicing, patient records, and scheduling
- Work closely and respectfully with other team members in the veterinary practice to ensure a positive client experience
- Educate pet owners about training services and products according to the standards of Animal Medical Center
- Organize, plan, and document training plans as to meet client and trainer expectations
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
At Animal Medical Center, we strive to exceed our client's expectations by providing excellent service. Skills you would need for this position are:
At Animal Medical Center, we strive to exceed our client's expectations by providing excellent service. Skills you would need for this position are:
- Applicant must have previous dog training experience utilizing positive reinforcement
- Service dog training skills would be desirable
- Excellent customer service skills both written and verbal
- Love people as much as you love pets
- Self-motivated
- Available to work a flexible schedule (nights and weekends for group classes)
- Able to recognize potential signs of illness of pets
- Access to internet to receive schedule and communication emails from Animal Medical Center
- Able to stand for long periods of time, be able to lift up to 50 pounds and more assisted
- Be a career minded individual looking for a profession in training field
- Be organized and follow through on training plans
ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS
- Training certifications from reputable, positive reinforcement associations such as IAABC, CPDT, Karen Pryor Academy
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, ONE MUST NEED PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING EXPERIENCE
WHAT OTHER THINGS DO I NEED TO KNOW?
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
- Pay is commensurate with experience and production
- An outgoing, confident personality is essential
- Dependability and being flexible is essential
- Benefits such as medical insurance, vacation, and retirement is available for full time team members
- Upon conditional offer of employment, you successfully complete a drug screen and background check
