Job Description
Job Description
Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization providing Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and / or military sexual trauma — at no financial cost to the Veteran. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need. In order to continue the great work we’re doing, we’re looking to add a K9 Caretaker to our amazing team!
Details for this Position :
This position is Full-time & Non-Exempt / hourly.
This position requires :
- High school degree or equivalent
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedule
- Kennel experience preferred
Basic Function
The K9 Caretaker supports the proper operation of the kennels, to include cleaning / maintaining kennel facilities, feeding the dogs, caring for the dogs, and ensuring the overall safety of the kennel facilities and dogs.
Shifts vary based on the needs of the kennel; to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and rotating days off.Essential Functions and Duties
Responsible for all cleaning, feeding, bathing and animal handling in accordance with K9s for Warriors policies and proceduresResponsible for complying with all safety procedures while working in the kennels, with special emphasis on animal handling and proper use of cleaning chemicalsObserve, assess, and ensure all dog behavior and health concerns are dealt with in accordance with K9s for Warriors guidelines, reporting any concerns or changes to Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel ManagementParticipate and provide enrichment to dogs with direction from Enrichment teamFollow instruction given by Veterinary Staff to assist in care of dogsHandle dogs humanely and safely at all timesReport maintenance concerns to the Lead K9 Caretaker or Kennel Management, assist with dissemination of incoming products and orderingAssist with maintaining buildings and equipment, including but not limited to interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, kennel areas, yard maintenance / equipmentRespond to the operational needs of the kennel as directed by the Lead K9 Caretaker and / or Kennel ManagementComplete training logs and associated paperwork completely and accuratelyPhysical Demands
Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort, including stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually. Exposure to unpleasant odors or sounds, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather. Must be able to operate
Rotational schedule and holidays are required
The hours will rotate between 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm and 10 : 30am-7 : 00pm (2 week rotations for each schedule)Availability to work both schedules is required