K9 - Care Specialist - ALABAMA Job Atmore area,Alabama USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is now hiring! Join our mission in saving the lives of dogs at the nation’s largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue.

ALABAMA LOCATION

K-9 Care Specialist (Kennel Technician)

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a one-of-a-kind dog rescue facility located in Shorter, Alabama. We are looking for an experienced K-9 Care Specialist. To qualify for this role, the candidate must have a positive attitude and a genuine love for dogs of all shapes and sizes. In this role, you do more than cleaning and disinfecting our kennels – you will also learn animal care and behavior basics while assisting our team with feeding and walking tasks.

Having previous experience in a pet care environment or kennel management is a plus, but we will provide training to the right candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect the dog rooms and kennels

Provide dogs with food and water according to our feeding schedule

Give dogs in our care their medication as directed by veterinarians and vet techs.

Walk and play with the dogs

Help with bathing and grooming tasks as needed

Abide by all BDRR operational policies and procedures

May be asked to fill in on an emergency basis if needed.

Execute all operation processes and procedures (SOP)

Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Ability to move throughout the ranch for extended periods of time

Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs.

Able to bend, stoop, and reach, load dogs, clean bunk rooms and kennels

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate

Experience providing animal care (1-2 years highly preferred)

Must love dogs

Physical ability to work with dogs of various breeds and sizes.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and non-disqualifying disability.

Benefit

Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely: No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous

Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment

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