Snack Leader/Dog Handler

36 Park Street, Essex Junction VT

Description

Position: Snack Leader/Dog Handler Reports to: Floor Lead & Business Owners Company Values / Core Principles: Compassion - For one another and the animals we care for Teamwork - Working together to solve problems as they arise Ethical - Transparency in all we do with each other and our clients Strive - Working towards setting the standard for best practices not only in our industry, but with the animals we work with Overview: The primary role of a Snack Leader at Dogs Rock! Vermont is to make sure the dogs with us for training are socializing in a safe and fun way during operational hours, collaborating with the Floor Lead to make sure dogs are grouped appropriately by the internal playstyle system, dogs are moved fluidly through groups as needed, all behavior and medical concerns are reported in an appropriate manner, and that any training plans for dogs within their groups are adhered to. Additionally, making sure that all cleaning tasks are completed as needed and according to protocols. Finally, an up-beat attitude and team mentality is required. This position offers the opportunity to grow within the company into a variety of other roles. Dogs Rock! Vermont is a dog training and behavior center located in Essex Jct, VT. We believe that all dogs are awesome, which is why we strive to have the best standards of practice in everything that we do! We take a positive reinforcement approach and follow Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive guidelines with all of our dogs- and their people too! Our clients range from first time puppy owners to dog owners looking for special care, proper socialization and behavior modification for dogs with severe behavior issues. We aim to be an industry leader for dog training facilities. Therefore, all Snack Leaders will embrace and embody the mission of Dogs Rock! Vermont to strive for best practices in all aspects of the business and to legitimize the use of positive reinforcement in husbandry care and training. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring the well-being and safety of all dogs in our care by following established protocols for animal husbandry Proactively managing dog play groups using our internal training methods Proactively following training plans for dogs in our playgroups to supplement each dog’s individual training sessions Record data about dogs and their behavior in internal documents and to management Adhering as closely as possible the daily schedule, under guidance of the Floor Lead and Business Owners Coordinating with other staff members in completing opening and closing cleaning procedures to ensure all tasks are completed by end of shift Engaging with clients as they enter & exit the lobby in an exceptionally friendly customer service way Completing also daily and weekly cleaning tasks as needed Dropping off dogs as needed to their homes in the company vehicle Assistance at the Front Desk as needed Overall Division of Tasks: (Subject to change) 60% oversight of dogs 10% documentation and other daily tasks as needed 25% cleaning 5% customer service Secondary Duties And Responsibilities: (include the following and may be changed at any time) Assisting in special projects Assisting with special weekend events Cover shifts for other employees if they are sick or having a family emergency Qualifications Required: A passion for learning about and applying skills of dog behavior, operant conditioning, and classical conditioning in a playgroup setting The motivation to build on your skillset and engage in continuing education provided by the company Minimum of one year of experience working professionally with dogs in a daycare, shelter, veterinary office or boarding, or training facility A driver’s license without any major infractions on your record Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use with staff and internal documents Enjoys, and is comfortable with, being around many different types of dogs including a variety of breeds and behaviors Ability to perform all tasks with integrity Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively as a team member and work under the leadership of a manager Proficient in Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets Comfortable navigating internal software systems as needed Excellent customer service skills Preferred: 2+ years of professional experience working in dog daycare, sheltering, veterinary office or training Fear-Free or Low Stress Handling Certification Pay range: $13-$13.99/hour Time: 32-40 hours per week Benefits: accrued PTO and sick days To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format. No phone calls, please.