Canine Center Last Attendant

The Last Out Attendant cares for dogs and puppies in our training program, following all dog handling, safety, and sanitizing protocols required to maintain a clean environment for NEADS Service Dogs in Training.

• Follow all established NEADS protocols, procedures, and policies
• Develop and maintain canine handling skills approved by NEADS Training Staff which follow Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) methods in accordance with training standards set by Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
• The main responsibility of the last out attendant for NEADS is to toilet each dog in the Hawkins Canine Center (HCC) and puppy in the Early Learning Center (ELC), giving them the chance to go to the bathroom. Each dog/puppy is taken outside one by one, on leash to an outside area.
  • Last Out is required for the HCC Thursday – Saturday
  • Last Out is required for the ELC on Thursdays, and as needed on Friday and Saturdays
• Clean up any accidents from dogs or puppies
• Feed and medicate any dogs as directed by HCC Supervisor or puppies as directed by the ELC Supervisor
• Responsible for reading all important daily information prior to action
• Ensure the safety and well-being of dogs/puppies, including but not limited to:
  • Reporting all health and behavioral issues to the appropriate Supervisor
  • Properly administering all medications
  • Maintaining safe living conditions for all dogs
• Be well versed in NEADS program offerings, history, and overall mission
• Includes the opportunity to learn more about the service dog industry as it pertains to the HCC and ELC (no dog training included) and the option of picking up more hours as needed.

• Basic understanding of dog handling and behavior
• Ability to work in a kennel environment which can include:
  • Barking dogs for periods of time
  • Working with concentrated and diluted cleaning chemicals
  • Comfortable working with large breed dogs
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments year-round

• Must be 18 years or older; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Hands‑on experience working in animal care preferred

Hours are Thursday – Saturday from 7-9pm

Starts at $16.00/hour

• Paid Time Off (PTO) pro‑rated to hours worked
• 2 Personal Days (equal to 1 shift each)
• Earned Sick Time according to the MA Sick Time Policy [1 hour for each 30 hours worked]
• Employee Assistance Program