Professional Dog Trainer - Service Dog Coordinator

Company Description

Buck’s Dog Training Virginia LLC is a family-owned franchise that offers Basic Obedience, Service Dog Training, and Recreation for dogs on an 18-acre property in the countryside. As owners, we live and work on-site, assisted by a (non-live-in) staff we value tremendously.

Buck’s Virginia is a dynamic company with a commitment to growth and ongoing improvement: we challenge ourselves and our staff, as well as the dogs we train, every day. We offer courteous, professional service to our customers, who trust us to provide the best possible training, housing, socializing, and care of their dogs. We are a 5-star rated company, proud of our service record and committed to doing our best work every day. The dogs we train thrive in the upbeat, positive, and productive atmosphere we create at work, 7 days a week, 7 am to 9 pm, all year long.

Role Description

The Part-time Kennel Worker is a W-2 specialized position with the opportunity for additional incentives and development paths. Professional experience with dogs or dog training is required. On-site training, company literature, general resources, and cross-training with other staff members will be provided.

This position is on-site and is not a remote position. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kennel and surrounding areas, and for the overall physical and emotional well-being of the dogs.

Your daily tasks will include, but are not limited to: task training, general training, dog walking; yard/kennel cleaning; and maintaining awareness of the safety, conduct, health, and location of all dogs. You will be expected to promote a cooperative and friendly atmosphere in the kennel and on the property, and to maintain a professional and helpful attitude during work hours.

The Service Dog Coordinator provides ongoing daily training of all dogs in our program at any given time with a focus on any service dog clients currently with us. The job involves physical contact with animals, including bodily fluids. The Service Dog Coordinator must have the ability to stand or walk for an hour or more consecutively, to be outdoors in varied weather during part or all of a shift, and to lift up to 50 lbs., if necessary. In general your responsibility will be to ensure all dogs in our care are trained, fed, exercised, paid attention to/supervised, and the areas they frequent are kept clean.

Organization, reliability, the ability to communicate effectively, a good attitude, reliable transportation, and punctuality are requirements for this position.

Requirements:

• 3 years of training experience
• The ability to travel to Newsoms/Franklin Virginia
• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Reachable by text/phone
• Must love dogs!

Qualifications:

• Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks very desirable
• Internet connection and phone calling capabilities appreciated
• Experience in the study of animal psychology helpful

COMPENSATION

This role is W-2 and salary.

The position requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. Opportunities to work additional hours, up to but probably not exceeding 40, will occur with some frequency, so flexibility is appreciated.

Buck’s Virginia pays its staff members electronically via direct deposit every 2 weeks.

In addition to base pay, a sales commission will be made available to you based on your efforts. You are eligible to receive a portion of every sale that you bring to Buck’s (start to finish). Sales commission begins at $100 per sale. Additional compensation is available upon approval to take “board and train” pets under your own care and supervision.

Top performers will receive additional incentives and bonuses.

Because we live and work on site, and because we run our business with such passion, our staff is extremely important to us. It doesn’t matter what level of work you’re seeking, we will invest in you if you are serious about your job. We want people who really care about dogs, who want to do their best work, who know how to get along with others, and who are interested in growing and learning.

We offer a beautiful and peaceful environment to work in: wide open spaces, flowering trees, sports fields, and of course the wonderful company of dogs. Our staff is skilled, supportive, and welcoming. Buck’s Virginia is always expanding and improving. We would love to bring you on board if your energy, enthusiasm, and vision is a match with ours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check for this position?

Experience:

• Service Dog Training: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newsoms, VA 23874 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19