Canine Keeper, Canine University (Part-Time)

DOGS; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,127 - 27,242; Part time

Job summary

Dogs Inc in Palmetto, FL is seeking a Canine Keeper at our Canine University to care for adult dogs, support training programs, and contribute to the care of guide dog and service dog projects. This position offers a pathway to a meaningful career in animal care and training.

You will follow health and safety protocols, assist with feeding, bathing, and monitoring dogs, with opportunities to advance into veterinary, canine fitness, or instructor roles.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong interest in animal care, particularly in a kennel environment.
• Ability to follow detailed health and training protocols.
• Physical stamina for a demanding role that includes lifting and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for adult dogs, including feeding, bathing, and administering medications.
• Keep kennels pristine and ensure protocols for health and safety are followed.
• Engage with dogs to support their training programs, ensuring they are happy, healthy, and ready to serve.
• Explore career advancement opportunities within Veterinary, Canine Fitness, Puppy Raising, Genetics and Reproduction Departments, or apprenticeship toward becoming a Guide Dog Instructor or Service Dog Instructor.

Skills

Animal care

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dogs Inc Main Campus — Palmetto, FL 34221

Salary Range: $16.83 — $16.83

Join Our Team as a Canine Keeper

At Dogs Inc, we transform lives through the power of our extraordinary dogs. As a Canine Keeper at our Canine University, you play a crucial role in the journey of our dogs from playful puppies to skilled guide dogs for the visually impaired and service dogs for veterans. This position offers not just a job, but a pathway to a meaningful career in animal care and training.

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive care for our adult dogs, including feeding, bathing, and administering medications.
• Keep kennels pristine and ensure our protocols for health and safety are strictly followed.
• Engage with dogs to support their training programs, ensuring they are happy, healthy, and ready to serve.
• Explore a multitude of career advancement opportunities within the Veterinary, Canine Fitness, Puppy Raising, Genetics and Reproduction Departments, or apprenticeship toward becoming a Guide Dog Instructor or Service Dog Instructor.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong interest in animal care, particularly in a kennel environment.
• Ability to follow detailed health and training protocols.
• Physical stamina for a demanding role that includes lifting and outdoor work.

Schedule

Thursday‑Saturday 5:00 AM – 11:30 AM.