Work at Beyond

• Gain experience working with/caring for dogs and learning canine behavior, health, training, and husbandry through Beyond the Walk's processes developed over 9 years of business success.
• Opportunities to handle, play with, socialize, and walk dogs of a variety of breeds
• Above industry average compensation

Specifics

Wellness Technician is an independent contractor position with shifts/working days elected by the independent contractor within business needs.

Hours

Shifts are offered based on business needs.

At times, there may be a need for more coverage during one week versus the next. As with most boarding-based businesses, weekends, summers, and holidays are our busiest times of the year. Shifts offered also include overnight stays at Beyond the Walk as we do not leave dogs overnight without a staff member on site. 

Pay & Benefits

potential for higher starting compensation with previous experience

• Probationary period of 45 days: $20/hr
• After probationary period: $22/hr
• After 1 year from hire: $25/hr
• Post-1 year annual raises based on performance
• Federal holidays paid at time and a half

Future Opportunities

There may be future opportunities to take on training work as a trainer should the candidate currently be or, during their employment, become a trainer. Pay rates for training work can be discussed.

Transportation for client dogs is an optional additional role that staff may elect to complete using their own vehicle. A crate is provided for transportation by Beyond the Walk. Transportation pay is $50/hr of active driving to cover time, gas, and miles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dogs in daycare/boarding care receive a humane level of care including, but not limited to feedings/socialization as directed, access to water, relief opportunities, exercise, comfortable living quarters, and mental stimulation
• Provide aforementioned requirements for dogs through tasks including, but not limited to preparing and providing meals/food and mental enrichment, providing exercise opportunities (yard play, walks, etc), and changing/cleaning food/water bowls
• Handle client drop off/pick up appointments per schedule
• Safely handle dogs per directives
• Clean, wash, sanitize bedding and bowls/toys
• Organize/sort supply items
• Janitorial duties including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and other cleaning including grounds maintenance and waste management
• Follow all uniquely specific directives for each canine

Qualifications

• 1+ year formal or informal experience caring for/handling dogs other than your own pet dogs (volunteer, foster, transport, adoptions, dog walking, pet sitting, training, vet office, grooming, etc.) Kennel environment experience without direct supervision a plus
• Basic knowledge of dog behavior and body language, dog gear/toys, body language, diffusing tense situations
• Open to learning and education relating to canines and client interactions
• Punctual, honest, patient, and responsible, able to communicate with others through verbal, written, and cellular communications 
• Forward thinking, able to analyze/predict situations, and react swiftly
• Flexible throughout work day, ability to prioritize
• Committed to facilitating a safe and clean environment for all canines and humans and humane training and handling principles
• Not hesitant to "get down and dirty"
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, handle dogs 100+ lbs on leash, climb stairs, and complete a physically demanding workload
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in home-based and kennel environments
• Open to handling/learning about all breeds of dogs
• 18 years of age+ (due to insurance coverage)