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Join Our Team as a Canine Keeper
At Dogs Inc, we transform lives through the power of our extraordinary dogs. As a Canine Keeper at our Canine University, you play a crucial role in the journey of our dogs from playful puppies to skilled guide dogs for the visually impaired and service dogs for veterans. This position offers not just a job, but a pathway to a meaningful career in animal care and training.
What You Will Do:
- Nurture Our Future Heroes: Provide comprehensive care for our adult dogs, including feeding, bathing, and administering medications.
- Maintain a Healthy Environment: Keep kennels pristine and ensure our protocols for health and safety are strictly followed.
- Support Training and Development: Engage with dogs to support their training programs, ensuring they are happy, healthy, and ready to serve.
- Advance Your Career: Explore a multitude of career advancement opportunities. Many of our Canine Keepers step into advanced roles within the Veterinary, Canine Fitness, Puppy Raising, and Genetics and Reproduction Departments, or apprenticeship towards becoming a Guide Dog Instructor or Service Dog Instructor.
What We Need From You:
- Experience or a strong interest in animal care, particularly in a kennel environment.
- Ability to follow detailed health and training protocols.
- Physical stamina for a demanding role that includes lifting and outdoor work.
- The schedules that are available for this position are:
Sunday-Thursday, 11:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am - 7:30pm
Friday-Monday, 5:00am - 3:30pm
Why Join Dogs Inc?
At Dogs Inc, we don’t just change lives—we transform them. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full dental and vision insurance premiums covered, competitive medical coverage, and a $15,000 life insurance policy.
- Retirement Match: A 5% retirement plan match for all benefit-eligible employees.
- Campus Perks: Free access to our fitness center and chef-prepared lunches served on campus (Monday-Friday).
- Time to Recharge: Generous PTO policies (12-20 days/year based on tenure), plus opportunities to earn additional PTO. Enjoy 11 paid holidays—including your birthday!
- Dog-Friendly Workplace: Bring your well-behaved, pre-screened dog to work and enjoy the ultimate companion-friendly environment.
Salary : $15
