Kennel Assistant - Part-time
About The Position
For 97 years, The Seeing Eye—the world’s first dog guide school—has helped people who are blind or visually impaired gain greater independence, dignity, and confidence through the partnership of Seeing Eye® dogs. From our beautiful Morristown, NJ campus and state of the art breeding station, our dedicated team supports the training of about 275 dog guide teams each year. As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll play a hands on role in preparing these remarkable dogs for their future work. If you love dogs, enjoy active days, and want to be part of something truly meaningful, this is a rare opportunity to make a difference.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a kennel, barn, or veterinary setting is helpful, but a love of dogs and a strong work ethic are just as important
- Someone who thrives in a physically active, team oriented environment
- Reliability, compassion, and a commitment to high quality animal care
Responsibilities
- Exercise dogs in supervised playgroups
- Support the physical and emotional well being of our dogs
- Assist with feeding, bathing, and basic medical care, including helping clinic staff with medications
- Provide daily care for 24+ dogs
- Maintain clean, safe kennel environments—indoors and outdoors
- Pitch in with additional tasks to ensure exceptional care for every dog
Benefits
- Four day workweek (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) with three consecutive days off
- On-site Doggie Daycare for staff pets
- Bi-Annual Veterinary Clinic for staff dogs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
