EMPLOYER: Happy Hound Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Dog/Puppy Care Team Leader
We are looking for an extremely responsible mature adult with a natural ability with dogs, who enjoys caring and interacting with dogs and puppies. This position is fragmented fulltime hours with a competitive salary. It could include an opportunity for an added monthly income*.
Job responsibilities include:
- Extremely important responsibility of walking our acclaimed breeding dogs.
- Must follow our dog and puppy training protocols using positive reinforcement methods.
- Possess a natural ability to interact with animals then we will train you to become a puppy trainer.
- Must live within 20 minutes of Ashton.
- This is a leadership role.
- Responsible for Puppy Care Coordinator’s. Approximately 6 part time team members.
- Managing the Shift Schedule and time off requests.
- Punctuality is required due to the nature of our business & working with live animals.
- Must be able to work fast-paced.
- Kennel boarding experience is an asset.
- Vet tech experience is an asset.
- Self-starter and can work alone.
- Attention to detail with the cleaning and disinfecting is a requirement.
- Job responsibilities include; cleaning pens & whelping boxes, feeding/water, brushing/grooming, bathing puppies, cleaning the training facility floors, general dusting/cleaning as time permits etc.
Additional Opportunities:
- Extra hours available for outdoor maintenance and office duties.
- Train puppies in your home (4-weeks) for our 12-week full training program (optional). We would train you and compensation would be $1,750/month*
Schedule
Morning Shift - 7/7:30am to 9:30/10am (~2 to 3 hours)
Afternoon Shift – 3:00pm to 5/6pm (~2 to 3 hours)
Bedtime Shift – 9:00pm to 10:30pm (1 ½ hours)
A combination of at least 15 of 21 scheduled shifts weekly, including weekends. Able to work all 21 shifts, only if necessary.
Perks & Compensation
You would be working with a friendly team of individuals. Rewarding and stress-free with puppy and dog interactions. Friends & Family discount on pet products and food. For keen individuals, we would have you in for a paid training trial for several shifts to ensure the position is suitable for you and us.
This position is fragmented fulltime hours with a competitive salary at $25/hour with 2-year contract. Paid on-the-job training and puppy training provided.
Interviewing is immediate and this position starts asap.
For more information about Happy Hound www.happyhound.ca
Please email your resume, including employment references with contact names/phone numbers, to Sue at info@happyhound.ca or call 613-253-5535.
START DATE: Immediate