Dog Trainer FT

Our Mission:

Our mission is to support lifelong harmonious relationships between people and their pets. As experts in our field, we offer trusted guidance to pet parents and support them through all ages and stages while delivering 360° of Happy Health® to their beloved pets. We strive to empower a creative team of individuals in building careers in animal care where they feel valued, inspired, and live in a culture of recognition and growth.

Why Join Us:

At JM Pet Resort and Veterinary Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values both pets and people. We offer opportunities to grow, make a difference in the lives of animals, and help clients feel confident in their pets' care.

Job Summary

The Dog Trainer is committed to science-based positive reinforcement training, which creates a dog who wants to work with you and enjoys learning. As skilled Dog Trainers we are committed to our methodology and make a connection with each of their clients both two and four-legged. These relationships are built on trust and support using humane relationship-based techniques. JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic Dog Trainers should be comfortable with offering private sessions, behavior evaluations and teaching in a group setting. Our trainers teach puppies through advanced classes and handle all behavior issues.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads multi-week group and private classes for puppies and adult dogs
• Provides in-home private lessons for clients requiring one-on-one training and create individualized training plans
• Combines positive reinforcement command, behavior, socialization and wellness into their classes
• Prepares certificates of graduation and surveys to distribute upon completion of each group session
• Creates and maintains a calendar of all training classes, at least 3 months in advance
• Follows safe practices and procedures when introducing dogs
• Conducts customer consultations and satisfaction
• Positively interacts with pet parent’s in-person, via email, text and phone
• Assist with evacuation of all animals if an emergency occurs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional dog training experience required
• Strong dog handling skills using only positive reinforcement techniques
• Strong understanding of canine body language
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness

Education

• High School Diploma required

Professional Dog Training Experience preferred

• Certification preferred

Computer Skills

• Must be able to learn and efficiently use company software
• Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs

Physical Demands

• Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather
• Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds with assist
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander
• Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times per day

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to dog and cat bites
• Potential exposure to contagious disease or infection
• Exposure to contaminants
• Exposure to extreme weather (i.e. heat and cold)
• Must work around pet hair and dander

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off

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