K9 Caretaker - Part Time
About The Position
K9s For Warriors is a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to military veterans at no financial cost. The Part-Time K9 Caretaker supports kennel operations by cleaning and maintaining facilities, feeding and caring for dogs, and helping ensure the safety of the dogs and kennel facilities. The position has either a morning shift from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM or an afternoon/evening shift from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Candidates must be available for one fixed four-day schedule: Monday–Thursday, Tuesday–Friday, or Friday–Monday. Schedules do not rotate, and assignments depend on staffing needs and availability. Shifts may include weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Ability to work one of the specified fixed schedules.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work with dogs with unknown or outdated vaccination histories.
- Ability to exert moderate to extensive physical effort, including stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds individually.
- Ability to tolerate unpleasant odors or sounds, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather.
- Ability to operate power tools, pressure washers, and lawn equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Kennel experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean, feed, bathe, and handle animals in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Follow safety procedures in the kennels, particularly those covering animal handling and cleaning chemicals.
- Observe and assess dogs’ behavior and health, and report concerns or changes to the Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel Management.
- Participate in and provide dog enrichment under the direction of the Enrichment team.
- Complete kennel, enrichment, and training logs and associated paperwork accurately.
- Follow Veterinary Staff instructions to assist in the care of dogs.
- Handle dogs humanely and safely at all times.
- Report maintenance concerns and assist with distributing incoming products and ordering.
- Help maintain buildings, equipment, grounds, kennel areas, and yards.
- Respond to kennel operational needs as directed by the Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel Management.
- Work with dogs whose vaccination histories may be unknown or outdated.
- Follow all personal protective equipment policies and organizational policies and procedures.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of dogs.
- Participate in designated kennel training sessions and enrichment activities.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the Kennel Manager and Assistant Kennel Managers.
- Communicate with kennel staff and other departments and maintain good working relationships with employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
