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CB
Central Bark New Berlin
Enrichment Specialist/ Dog Handler
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.
$31,538 / year median in Wisconsin
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Love animals? Looking for a fun, friendly, fast paced environment? This job might be for you! Must be 18 years or older.
Summary:
Responsible for the care and handling of play groups. We operate 365 days a year; employees are expected to work occasional weekends and holidays. Approximately 60% of your time will be standing on your feet supervising play groups, 20% will be crating, feeding and bringing dogs to and from owners, and the remaining 20% is spent on general cleaning of the facility. Levels of responsibility will increase according to the level of the employee. Your advancement in the company is based on your initiative and progression through each level.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
include the follow (other duties may be assigned):- Caring for and supervising play groups of dogs including, playing with dogs, brushing, petting, holding, crating, leashing, collaring, clothing (when jackets are needed), applying first aid, feeding, medicating, cleaning up after dogs, etc.
- Works as a team member with others and management in providing dog day care program and sleepover services.
- Helps to ensure that customer satisfaction is consistently obtained.
- Helps to support the efficient and effective operation of the facility.
- Helps to maintain the highest company standards in the delivery of all services.
- Is directly responsible for duties as assigned by management.
- Cleaning duties such as cleaning up dog waste, sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, shoveling, cleaning crates and bathing dogs.
- Is directly responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment at all times for the dogs in our care.
- Is directly responsible for providing and documenting the appropriate information about individual dogs under his/her supervision on the shift change report.
- Is responsible for reading and knowing all Company Policies and Procedures.
- Operating/driving Canine Cab to transport dogs to and from daycare