Kennel Assistant

The Seeing Eye, the pioneer of dog guide schools, is seeking candidates for an entry-level position as a Kennel Assistant. For 95 years, The Seeing Eye has enhanced the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs. From its campus outside Morristown, NJ, and a nearby state-of-the-art breeding station, The Seeing Eye’s 155-member staff matches and trains about 275 teams of graduates and dog guides each year.

Responsibilities of the Kennel Assistant position:

• Majority of work day spent exercising dogs in play groups
• Responsible for the physical and mental well-being of the dogs
• Responsible for feeding, bathing and assisting clinic staff with medicating dogs
• Assist in the overall daily care of 24+ dogs
• Clean kennels both inside and outside
• Other duties as required to care for the dogs

Qualifications for the Kennel Assistant position:

• Prior kennel, barn or veterinary assistant experience required
• Dog walking and pet sitting experience only is not sufficient experience for this position
• Experience working with and exercising large breed dogs in groups a plus
• Four day work week with three consecutive days off
• Ability to work 10 hour days from 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Salary & Benefits:

• Doggie Daycare available on-site for staff members
• Bi-Annual Vet Clinic provided for staff dogs
• Breakfast and lunch provided at no cost to employee
• $18.50 per hour
• Benefit package includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, 403(b), paid time off

For further consideration, send cover letter and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person