Find & Apply For Animal Trainer Jobs in Winterset, Iowa

Seeking an able-bodied, compassionate, and hardworking individual to join our team for our boarding, training, and dog academy in Winterset . Position Summary A kennel technician provides daily care, feeding, and exercise for all boarding pets. He or she also cleans the environments in which the dogs reside. A kennel technician must pay close attention to details, understand and follow proper feeding and sanitation procedures, and monitor all boarding pets. Job Responsibilities

• Keeping kennels, training areas, dog yards, and the facility clean
• Exercising, feeding, and observing the health of dogs
• Using mindfulness when moving and working with dogs who are reactive and/or service dogs.
• Basic grooming of dogs
• Communicating effectively with trainer's, supervisors, and other staff
• Understanding infectious diseases and how to control and prevent their spread
• Administering Medications as instructed
• Laundry
• Making sure the dogs remain happy and healthy
• Playing with and loving on the dogs! Basic Job Requirements

• MUST BE OVER 18 TO WORK ALONE IN KENNELS

• US citizens or legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months
• Able to pass a background check
• Available to work 16 hours of the six major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to do simple math
• Ability to remain calm and productive in stressful situations
• Must enjoy working around dogs
• Must be a team player Physical Obligations
• Able to lift dogs and carry equipment up to 35 pounds
• Ability to lift dogs or carry equipment over 50 pounds with assistance
• Endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces and stairs for extended periods
• Mowing Grass, Snow removal, Building and grounds upkeep. Hours Tuesday through Friday 10:00 Am
• 5:00 PM (End is negotiable) Saturday 7:30 AM
• 12:00

PM Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00

• $15.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Winterset, IA 50273 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Winterset, IA 50273: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person