Canine Care Specialist at Paws With A Cause

Leighton Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

16.75

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Orientation, Reliability, Working Under Pressure, Team Player, Task Completion, Canine Care, Enrichment Programs, Breeding Processes, Record Keeping, Facility Maintenance, Inventory Management, Volunteer Support, Whelping Kit Preparation, Sanitization, Basic Veterinary Care (Willingness to Learn)

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Paws With A Cause® (PAWS) We are excited to expand our team and are seeking compassionate and dedicated Canine Care Specialists to join our Breeding Department! If you love puppies and dogs, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to become a vital part of our mission to make a difference. This full-time position offers a rewarding work environment with a supportive culture that values work/life balance. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 7am-5:30pm, with a starting pay range of $15.75-$16.75/hour based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employer Paid Short-term Disability, a 403b Retirement fund with up to a 2% match from PAWS, a generous PTO package, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven organization. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of both dogs and people! About Paws With A Cause Paws With A Cause® (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship and confidence. We do our best work by embodying our core values: adaptability, dedication, innovation, optimism and gratitude. To transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs. Position Summary The Canine Care Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the breeding dogs and 8-12 week old puppies on the PAWS campus. For adult breeding dogs, responsibilities include but are not limited to care, enrichment, testing, breeding, and record keeping. For puppies, responsibilities include care, enrichment, and helping the foster puppy department with day of placements. This position will work closely with the Breeding Department Program Manager and Whelping Coordinator to create an appropriate care and enrichment program for the breeding dogs and puppies, and also work closely with on-campus breeding department volunteers. Key Accountabilities Maintain a clean, safe & healthy environment for dogs and puppies Maintain enrichment programs and support of dogs and puppies Support breeding processes and production Maintenance of breeding department supplies Support on-campus breeding volunteers Report canine care and welfare concerns following PAWS procedures Essential Responsibilities Under the direction of the Breeding Program Department Manager, all support for breeding of dogs and 8-12 week old puppies at PAWS, including but not limited to care, enrichment, testing, breeding, and record keeping? Primarily responsible for kennel care a the maintenance of the breeding department facility, including but not limited to kennels dedicated for dogs at PAWS for breeding?(female and male dedicated kennels, breeding/clearance kennels, and isolation kennels), puppy rooms, enrichment & grooming spaces, and other breeding department spaces and common areas? Preparation of whelping kits for BHHs ? Supporting the breeding of the PAWS colony under the direction of the Department Manager Sanitization, inspection, and inventory of whelping equipment and other equipment returned from Breeding Host Homes Maintaining inventory of breeding lab and enrichment supplies Supporting volunteers helping with the breeding department functions Back-up support for the day-to-day operational needs of dept? Other duties as assigned Non-Essential Responsibilities Maintain accessibility and appearance around the breeding and vet departments at the direction of the Breeding Program Department Manager, which could include trash removal and disposal, salting/scraping, and snow removal as necessary Supporting tangential needs of other departments related to breeding, including but not limited to foster puppy, vet, and advancement departments Supervision Received Specific Direction - Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Requirements Education & Experience Minimum of High school diploma or GED Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the breeding department or related experience/training preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Optional experience with or willingness to learn blood draws, medicating dogs or livestock or other basic veterinary care Optional experience with or willingness to learn the breeding of dogs (may include natural breeding, side by side AI, Mavic or TCI breedings) Must be able to work weekends and some holidays Core competencies Customer Orientation: A desire to serve clients by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to customer questions, resolving customer problems to their satisfaction, and evaluating customer satisfaction Reliability: Ability to be dependable, trustworthy, and committed to doing the best job possible Working under Pressure: Ability to maintain composure when exposed to stress Team Player: Ability to be an active participate of a team and move the team toward the completion of goals Task Completion: Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, following set procedures and following up when necessary Physical Requirements: Average Daily Physical Requirements Work in stationary position: 2 to 5 hours Move about work area: 2 to 5 hours Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: More than 5 hours Reach with hands and arms: More than 5 hours Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.): Less than 2 hours Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Less than 2 hours Communicate with various parties: Less than 2 hours Detect flavors or smells: None Move containers up to 100 pounds: 2 to 5 hours Visual acuity: More than 5 hours Read and understand written word: Less than 2 hours Drive/Travel: None Operate computer and general office machines: Less than 2 hours Operate machines or material handling equipment: Less than 2 hours Average Daily Environmental Conditions Office Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment. : 2 to 5 hours Manufacturing Environment: Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes. : None Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals. : Less than 2 hours Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds. : More than 5 hours Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside. : Less than 2 hours Other: None This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status. Employee Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________

Responsibilities

The Canine Care Specialist primarily supports the breeding dogs and 8-12 week old puppies on campus, which includes care, enrichment, testing, breeding support, and detailed record keeping for adult dogs. This role also involves maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting breeding processes, managing supplies, and assisting on-campus volunteers.