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SalarySea Dog Animal Training, LLC Overview
Sea Dog Animal Training, LLC (SDAT) is looking to add top talent to our team! As a company that focuses its efforts on reducing the pet overpopulation crisis in Houston, we are looking for passionate individuals that understand and support our important mission. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the challenges the city of Houston and surrounding areas face regarding the pet overpopulation crisis. Individuals with experience working with exotic animals are preferred, however we welcome candidates with diverse animal experience for consideration. SDAT works mostly with non-profit rescue organizations and shelters, and the public as well to provide proactive behavioral management. SDAT offers a variety of services. Candidates will be expected to work on-site at our new 16,000 sq. Ft. Training facility, located in Cypress, TX. We offer a variety of training opportunities for our clients including private sessions, group sessions, socialization, Board and Train, boarding, etc. Applicants have the opportunity to progress to a Trainer position. A level is assigned, commensurate experience and performance (Apprentice Trainer level or Associate Trainer level). The majority of our work focuses on dogs; however, we also provide training for cats and exotics. If you are looking for purpose-driven, rewarding work with opportunity for mentorship and growth, look no further!
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Our NEW 16,000 sq. ft. training facility is now partially operational!
Animal Caregiver Apprentice Basic Requirements:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Physical ability to work with dogs and cats of various breeds and sizes.
- All positions are currently part-time status
Purpose/Description
- Cleans up after animals both inside the facility and outside, and cleans and disinfects cages, animal runs, litter boxes, and yards as needed.
- Maintains the facility space as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms.
- Operates washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding laundry.
- Assists other staff members as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Education and experience
Short-term on the job training
English Language: knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Work setting/environment
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Requires working outdoors, exposed to very hot and very cold temperatures, and rain
Includes exposure to strong cleaning agents and disinfectants
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
Includes exposure to unpleasant odors
Includes exposure to animal urine, feces, vomitus, saliva and other bodily fluids
Includes some job tasks which need to be performed in close proximity to other people
Responsibility for others
Requires responsibility for the health and safety of others
Pace and scheduling
Requires meeting strict deadlines
Job hazards
May include exposure to zoonotic disease or infection
May include being jumped on, scratched, or bitten by animals in the facility
Work Context/body positioning/physical activities
Requires repetitive movement
Requires standing, walking, and running
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, and controls
Requires bending and twisting
Requires the ability to move quickly
Communication
Requires contact with others (face to face, by telephone, and otherwise)
Report accidents, injuries, near-misses, and animal behavioral/health events and incidents in a timely manner
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
