Dog Handler

About us We are the finest luxury pet spa for boarding, grooming, training and daycare in Utah! Our vision is to create inspired and motivated people who provide a safe, enjoyable and valuable experience for each pet, pet owner and team member. We want to provide a loving, enjoyable and safe experience for every pet. We are working very hard to create a positive culture for our team members and our customers. As a company, we have one-on-one coaching sessions to help develop each of our team members. We are striving to have a team environment where everyone lives our values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Improvement, and Growth. We feel that the better we treat our team members, the better they care for our customer's pets.

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities Flexible working hours Company perks Casual work attire On-the-job training Safe work environment Food provided Our company is hiring a Dog Handler to join our highly efficient and organized team at our West Jordan facility. The ideal candidate will be capable of handling a variety of tasks and is a a responsible, hardworking individual who is interested in growing with our company.

Responsibilities:

Understands dog behavior, bite prevention, handling skills, and breaking up dog fights. Monitor group play of both small and large dogs. Knows how to work the yard by correcting dogs and safely breaking up dog fights. The ability to act and quickly observe dog behavior changes and breakup unsuitable play. Cleaning up after dogs in yard. Follow all cleaning rules, policies, and procedures for dog safety. Cleaning lodging suits and crates daily using correct procedures. Feeding, medicating, bathing, and nail trims for both large and small breeds. Playing with dogs that may need special attention. Must be able to comply with regular drug testing. Attends company and department meetings as required. Is committed to the Dogtown Operating System. (Company Values, Standard Work, Teamwork and Making Improvements, etc.) Is committed to helping Dogtown meet customer needs. (Works when and where as requested.) Volunteers for, accepts & completes assignments. Is self-motivated and drives change. Gives and accepts feedback professionally (Nice approach uses tact). Listens well. Has a good, positive attitude. Easy to approach. Develops trust with others. Handles work problems professionally (Does not take problems personally). Has good problem-solving skills. Shares knowledge & ideas. Suggests solutions. Does not blame. Develops good relationships with team members and clients. Treats people as people (Respect, communication skills, trust). Practices all company Environmental / Security / Safety requirements. Rarely misses work except if absence is covered and scheduled. Ready to start work on time. Returns from breaks/lunch on time. Can be counted on to help the team and company meet their goals. Learning new things. Is on schedule to complete development/ improvement plan. Participates in personal and group goal setting.

Dog Handler skill requirements:

Personal Skills -- Some of the skills include: High School Diploma, or equivalent work experience required; Veterinary assistant experience or dog training is a PLUS; Ability to multi-task with good organizational skills; Good analytical skills and computer skills; Willingness to learn continuously and improve their skills. Team/People skills - Some of the skills include: Interpersonal skills for understanding the group process and meeting skills; How to work in a team and resolve conflicts; How to give and receive effective feedback.

Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person