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Breeding Center Attendant Jobs in Princeton, MA at NEADS World Class Service Dogs
Breeding Center Attendant
NEADS World Class Service Dogs change lives, and it all starts in our puppy nursery.
A Breeding Center Attendant works within the Breeding & Puppy Development team to provide daily care & husbandry to all dogs housed in the NEADS Breeding Center and sanitize facilities to maintain a clean environment. This position works in two areas within the building: the nursery, which is a quarantined, bio-secure space where litters of puppies are whelped and raised; and the breeding kennel, where adult breeding dogs are temporarily housed for breeding needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Follow all established NEADS protocols, procedures, and policies
Develop and maintain canine handling skills approved by the NEADS training team, which follow Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) methods in accordance with training standards set by Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
Responsible for the daily thorough sanitation of NEADS Breeding Center
Proper disposal and surface cleaning of puppy and dog elimination
Proper use and application of approved chemical products
Responsible for reading all important daily information prior to action and for retaining important and pertinent information from shift to shift
Responsible for properly preparing and feeding meals and snacks
Ensure the safety and well-being of dogs, including but not limited to:
Reporting all health issues to the Director of Veterinary Medicine
Complying with directives from the Director of Veterinary Medicine
Properly administering all medications and
Maintaining safe living conditions for all puppies and dogs
Providing canine enrichment
Complete medical, nursery and breeding kennel paperwork thoroughly and accurately
Guide and direct volunteers to complete tasks during their volunteer shifts
Assist with Nursery and Breeding Kennel intake and exit procedures for puppies and dogs
Bathe and groom puppies/dogs as needed
Transport puppies/dogs as needed to appointments and to other organizations in the service dog industry
Assist with all other necessary daily operation tasks as needed
Interact in a professional manner with all staff, volunteers, clients, and visitors
Be well versed in NEADS program offerings, history, and overall Mission
Position Requirements:
Good knowledge of canine behavior and husbandry skills
Ability to work in a quarantined, bio-secure facility
Involves changing into clean scrubs and shoes to enter the facility
Ability to work in a kennel environment which can include:
Barking dogs for periods of time
Loud noises from the power washing system
Working with concentrated and diluted cleaning chemicals
Comfortable working with intact dogs and dogs in heat
Strong attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication skills
Ability to retain pertinent information from shift to shift
Ability to work independently and proactively as well as collaboratively within a team
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for 3-5 hours at a time
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments year-round
Flexible to changes in daily routines
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older:
Ability to work overnight (8pm – 4am) or early morning shifts (4am – Noon) when new litters of puppies are born
Ability to stay on campus overnight in the event of a weather emergency such as a snowstorm
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Hands-on experience working in animal care preferred
Experience working with volunteers a plus
Schedule: This position will generally work Thursday – Monday with Tuesday & Wednesday off, totaling 40 hours/week. Regular shifts are scheduled 7am-4pm and 10am-7pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. There will be some variations in scheduling during 24-hour care.
When a new litter is born, we shift into 24-hour care for a period of roughly 5 days. During this time, shifts are 4am-noon, noon-8pm, and 8pm-4am.
Compensation: Starts at $15.75/hour
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Employer Matched 403b
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.75 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Work Days:
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Breeding Center Attendant
Company: NEADS World Class Service Dogs
Location: Princeton, MA
