What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canine Care Specialist position at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.?
Job Description:
The Canine Care Specialist will be responsible for providing a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs, including bathing, feeding, check overs, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and medicating in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a kennel environment, veterinarian's office or training environment, or a strong interest in learning about animal care. Physical stamina is required for a demanding role that includes repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling and squatting on concrete surface. The ability to lift and control 65-75 pound dogs as well as carry portable dog crates and dog pens weighing up to 30 pounds is also essential.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
The Canine Care Specialist will be responsible for providing a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs, including bathing, feeding, check overs, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and medicating in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a kennel environment, veterinarian's office or training environment, or a strong interest in learning about animal care. Physical stamina is required for a demanding role that includes repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling and squatting on concrete surface. The ability to lift and control 65-75 pound dogs as well as carry portable dog crates and dog pens weighing up to 30 pounds is also essential.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a high level of animal husbandry care to all dogs.
- Perform basic breeding procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely records utilizing point of entry system.
- Clean and maintain equipment, kennel facilities and assigned grounds according to established protocols.
- Effectively handle dogs in obedience and socialization.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a kennel environment, veterinarian's office or training environment, or a strong interest in learning about animal care.
- Physical stamina for a demanding role.
- Ability to lift and control 65-75 pound dogs.
- Reliability, high level of integrity and punctuality are essential.
- Flexibility in availability is a must.
Benefits:
- Competitive and generous healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
