Dog Handler

Are you passionate about enriching dogs' lives? Do you like getting paid to exercise outdoors? Comfortable driving a cargo van of pups? Southlake CampCritterCare is looking for a Dog Handler to join our small, friendly team! CCC is a unique Doggie Playgroup that focuses on the betterment of our local pups with a complimentary pick up / drop off service.Monday to Friday, our Drivers meet at the Bus Barn in Southlake to pick up the excited little paws for their playdates. (Caution: our pups LOVE their playgroup days and will get the Zoomies just seeing the bus!) At the playground all the pups get unloaded and are designated to particular runs based on playstyle and BFFs. Your job during playgroup is to monitor dogs interactions, keeping them active, and encourage purely positive training techniques. It is vital to stay on high alert, focused, and react quickly to the dogs in your small group. After playgroup, the drivers drop the dogs off a their home; tired, happy, and ready for cuddles.We have been an established business for 10+ years and still growing, learning and staying flexible. Changes happen all the time to cater to our pups' needs, so we are looking for someone who can adapt easily while rolling with the punches, has the ability to solve problems without direct supervision, and is willing to go above and beyond to care for our pups and help our company blossom.Think you have what it takes to be a CCC Dog Handler?! Check out our social (FB: @crittercaretx ; Insta: @southlakecrittercare ; WEB: www.southlakecrittercare.com) and apply today!To apply for this position, please thoroughly read the details of the position below.Availability -Monday to Friday until 9am - 2:30pm* We are busiest during holiday periods. You may be required to work around holiday time, and on occasion a holiday such as July 4th or Thanksgiving.Paid time offEvening and weekend hours are availableOpportunity to progress within the companyFull support in training courses and advanced development in the field of dog careDaily Tasks -Safely and patiently driving a van through neighborhoods and highwaysReading route spreadsheets via mobile deviceClimbing in and out of vansMaintaining and cleaning of your vehicle (van provided)Lifting up to 50lbs dogs when neededHigh energy walking/ jogging during shift (outdoors - all weather)Constantly bending down to pick up toys and doggie pooAbility to work as a team player within a small teamOngoing learning of dog behaviors in a purely positive reinforcement environmentPreferred -Willing and able to remember clients and dogs namesFamiliarity with various dog breedsRespectful and high level of integrityEssential -High school diploma or GED certificateAt least 5 years of clean driving licensePassionate about enriching dogs' livesTeamwork and Communication skillsPhysical stamina* This position has proven difficult in the past for individuals with prior physical injuries. This is not to say this will exclude an individual from applying or being accepted for the job in any way; only something to keep in mind when applying.Full training will be providedProgressing through the company is there for those who want it Job Types: Part-time, Full-timePay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayNight shift (available)Weekend (available)