Company description Located just south of Vero Beach in Lakewood Park, Goldstar Puppy Academy helps puppy parents navigate puppyhood so they can raise well-mannered companions for a lifetime. Job description Animal Care Assistant Goldstar Puppy Academy is the leading puppy training company on the Treasure Coast of Florida. We provide comprehensive programs that help pet parents avoid common headaches of puppyhood and teach them the skills they need to have a joyful relationship with their dog. Our clients love our integrative approach because we make it easy to build training into their daily life and we provide unparalleled support throughout the process. By helping dog owners build a good foundation with their dog, the dog is more likely to stay in a happy home for life. Our company is growing and we have a current opening for a Animal Care Assistant with a knack for social media content creation to join the team immediately. We are looking for a focused, positive person that has the skills to manage dogs in a structured setting. You will be spending most of your day monitoring and engaging with dogs in an indoor and outdoor training space. A little bit of your time will also go toward helping care for a few wildlife rehab patients on-site, so any interest in wildlife especially reptiles, is a bonus. We require a self-motivated individual that is organized, communicative and eager to help dogs and their people. The Right Person Meets 100% of

The Following Requirements:

• You're looking for a long-term position in a company to improve the lives of dogs!
• You are trustworthy and arrive to work on time.
• You are a lifelong learner.
• You are able to follow instructions, keep written & electronic records and communicate effectively.
• You are flexible with scheduling and open to picking up more hours when available.
• You love animals and are eager to learn more about how to improve the relationships between dogs and their humans.
• You are committed to low stress handling and training techniques.
• You're fluent with Facebook, IG, TikTok and Youtube and enjoy creating fun social media posts.
• You have reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• You're comfortable working outdoors in Florida heat and humidity, mosquitoes and all. A good portion of your day will be spent outside with the dogs!
• Bonus points if you have any interest in wildlife rehab or reptiles, we care for a small group of wildlife rehabilitation patients on-site and love when team members are curious about them too!

Puppy Academy Support Staff Responsibilities Transport dogs safely in the Goldstar Puppy Academy "school bus" van. Work independently to carry out duties like taking dogs outside to potty, walking dogs on leash, feeding, preparing food toys, bathing and blow drying dogs when needed, monitoring dog to dog interactions, rewarding desirable behavior and providing company to dogs that are staying here for training. Keep daily records as required and communicate any medical or behavioral concerns to management. Organize the work space, clean and disinfect as needed, this includes basic care and enclosure cleaning for our wildlife rehab patients. Learn the basics of dog behavior so you can encourage good behavior and avoid rewarding undesirable behavior in your daily interactions with the dogs. Don't worry, we'll teach you! This position requires physical movement like bending, crouching and occasional lifting of objects 45lbs or less. You also must be able to handle large dogs that may pull on leash. Take videos and photos with an iPhone and create content in the form of reels, longer form videos and written posts for our social media accounts. Job duties are subject to change based on the growing and changing needs of our business. You'll never get bored! Some Cool Perks! We are a small but quickly growing company and you have the opportunity to make a big impact! This is NOT a corporate dog facility! Ability to grow your skills and gain valuable experience including hands-on exposure to tortoise care if that's of interest to you. Relaxed working environment. This is not a kennel! You will be spending most of your day with a few dogs at a time in a home-based work space. You're basically a puppy nanny! Plenty of fresh air and sunshine! If you love being outside more than being stuck behind a desk, this is the job for you.

• Job Type:

• Part-time

• Pay:

• $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
• Expected hours:
• 10 - 25 per week with possible room for growth.

• Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Pay:

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person