Dog Trainer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
DUTIES
Greet owners at drop-off and pick upMaintain communication with owners about their dogs progressHelp and maintain cleanliness of inside and outside of training facilityDemonstrate training techniques to ownersWork with team members to ensure day to day operations are completedWork and train dogs
Requirements
At least one year of dog training experienceAt least one year of dog handling experienceExcellent communication skillsFamiliarity with common behaviors of different dog breedsAble to work some evenings and weekends
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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