Dog Care Specialist - AM Shift

Purpose: Are you a dog lover and wanting to explore opportunities in rescue work?

Join us in the very important work of caring for our rescued dogs.

We are hiring immediately for part time morning shifts!

National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) is a Colorado based non-profit organization. The core of NMDR’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home commercial breeding dogs, otherwise known as puppy mill survivors.

Upon rescue, this fragile population of dogs have often suffered years of physical and emotional neglect leading to significant medical and behavioral issues. We take tremendous pride in turning their lives around and preparing them for the life they’ve always deserved as cherished family members. All of our Animal Care Teams are second to none in providing a wide range of skilled, caring services for our dogs. If you believe your skills and passion for animals would be an asset to our mission, please consider applying for an unparalleled opportunity to serve this very deserving population of dogs. https://nmdr.org/why-we-do-what-we-do/

Dog Care Technicians operate under the supervision of the Dog Care Supervisors, to maintain the daily cleanliness of the facility, including indoor and outdoor kennels, all rooms, and play yards. Technicians will provide an environment of sensory enrichment and quality socialization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties – Cleaning and dog care, feeding and socialization/enrichment.

Facility Cleaning Duties

• Follow facility protocols to clean and maintain indoor and outdoor kennel areas in such a manner as to provide an odor free and low stress environment.
• Adhere to facility protocols to provide proper amount of food, fresh water and bedding.
• Follow appropriate protocols for any observed behavioral or medical situations.
• Report any concerns or issues appropriately, using established protocols.
• Read and follow kennel signs related to the dog’s medical and or behavioral requirements.
• Handle additional tasks and assignments upon request as directed by Dog Care Supervisor and Enrichment Specialist.

Enrichment Activities

At the direction of the enrichment specialist, provide various socialization, exercise and in kennel enrichment with our dogs:

• Walking dogs
• Participating in play groups and dog to dog socialization
• Stuffing Kongs and preparing other in-kennel enrichment tools
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in an animal centric business or non profit helpful
• Ability and confidence to safely maneuver around unfamiliar dogs
• Animals: Ability to work with animals of unknown disposition, including those who may exhibit medical issues, behavior issues, etc.
• Reliable transportation - including winter driving
• Above average attendance history
• Work and interact professionally with peers, volunteers, staff, and visitors.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday.
• Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, and to see.
• This position may require the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and the ability to bend or stand as necessary.
• Those with allergies to animals that could be aggravated when handling or working around such animals may be disqualified.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Days:

• Every weekend
• Holidays

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15