![]() Professional dog handling experience in preferred but are willing to train the right person.As requested, drives shelter’s or own vehicle to transport dogs.Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.Able to bend, lift dogs, crates, food and other large items with ease.Frequent use of computer and telephone.Exposure to all weather conditions when working at the shelter and at outdoor events.Exposure to high noise levels and zoonotic diseases.Performs other duties related to shelter operations and dog care, as assigned.Trains volunteers, runs errands to veterinary offices and other suppliers, and attends/assists with community service or adoption events, as assigned.May be asked to handle adoptions, i.e., complete paperwork and photo. Assists with potential adopter meetings to introduce dogs and safely facilitate meetings with family dogs.Assists with dog behavior training as directed. Promotes a humane and caring attitude with volunteers and visitors toward each dog. ![]() Treats all dogs humanely, properly and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance. Interacts with dogs to gain individual knowledge of each dog to give input to management as well as to be able to discuss each dog with volunteers and potential adopters.Follows all safety guidelines and shelter procedures and ensures volunteers do the same while working with the dogs. Supervises dog care volunteers during each shift to ensure the dogs are exercised and cared for correctly and that dogs are leashed or harnessed safely and correctly.Ensures that proper identification, handling instructions, any restrictions are clearly displayed on each dog’s kennel.Ensures each dog enjoys outdoor time and proper socialization, weather and dog health permitting. Exercises dogs, i.e., daily walking (with assistance from volunteers) or in their pens.May accompany the Executive Director to other shelters or animal control facilities to assist with assessment and intake. Observes all quarantine guidelines to protect the health and well-being of new dogs and the general population. Assists with intake of new dogs, i.e., quarantine set up, ID tags, etc.Administers medications and treatment prescribed by veterinarians and appropriately documents same on the dog’s medical log.In emergency situations, uses sound judgment in contacting shelter approved veterinarians. Notifies the Executive Director of any unusual situations with the dogs. Observes dogs to detect injuries and or illness. ![]()
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