Dog Exerciser/Walker Old Mill Boarding & Kennel

Mission Pet Health; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mill Boarding Kennel and Grooming in Leesburg, VA seeks a Daycare/Trainer to provide top-quality care and structured training for dogs in daycare and training programs. You will balance exercise and enrichment, supervise off-leash play, and maintain detailed progress reports in partnership with clients.

Responsibilities include daily interactions, teaching basic commands, and ensuring a clean, safe environment while delivering exceptional client service and contributing to a supportive team

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dog training methods and techniques.
• Strong understanding of dog behavior and human body language.
• Calm, nurturing and confident attitude.
• Excellent communication with dogs and people.
• Patience when working with dogs and people who learn at different paces.
• Ability to exchange accurate information with clients and team members.
• Commitment to WAG values: Work Together, Amaze, and Grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-quality care including feeding, medicating, and hygienic needs.
• Manage off-leash play with supervision and temperament testing.
• Train and enrich pets with daily individual time and teach behaviors (sit, stay, come).
• Deliver exceptional client service with check-ins, progress reports, and homework.

Skills

Dog training methods

Dog behavior understanding

Calm, nurturing attitude

Excellent communication

Patience with learners

Client information exchange

WAG values: Work Together, Amaze, Grow

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Welcome to Old Mill Boarding Kennel and Grooming, a cornerstone of veterinary care in Leesburg, VA. While our name reflects our deep commitment to all aspects of pet wellness, our reputation is built on clinical excellence and community trust. The community has recognized our dedication, reflected in our exceptional 4.8-star Google rating. We are seeking passionate and dedicated teammates who are ready to join a practice where collaborative medicine and patient advocacy are paramount. This is a unique opportunity for you to do your best work alongside an experienced team.We believe that fostering an environment where every teammate can grow is essential to providing the highest level of care. Because Old Mill is part of a larger supportive network, you benefit from a culture that actively invests in your professional development. Whether you are aiming to achieve a new specialization, move into leadership, or become a credentialed veterinary technician, we have programs in place to help you achieve your career goals. We prioritize a supportive environment so you can succeed and feel valued in your daily role.While we pride ourselves on exceptional general practice services, we ensure that complex medical cases are handled with robust support and resources. Veterinarians have direct access to internal specialty consultations across the network, allowing you to quickly collaborate on challenging diagnostics and treatment plans without having to refer out unnecessarily. This commitment to continuous learning and advanced support means you always have the tools and expertise required to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.Located in the heart of Loudoun County, Leesburg, VA, offers an exceptional blend of historic charm and modern amenities. You will find yourself practicing medicine in a vibrant community known for its picturesque historic district, local vineyards, and accessible outdoor recreation. Leesburg provides a desirable lifestyle with excellent schools and easy access to the greater Washington D.C. area, balancing professional rigor with quality of life. Joining us here means finding a true community where you can build both a successful career and a rich personal life.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Daycare/Trainer

As a Daycare/Trainer, you will provide top-quality care for pets in our Daycare and Training programs, balancing daily physical exercise with mental enrichment. You will focus on the overall goals of the program as well as the individual needs of each pet, emphasizing their emotional well-being. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on pets' lives through structured play, training, and compassionate care.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Providing Top-Quality Care: You will provide basic care such as feeding, medicating, and hygienic needs, ensuring pets are comfortable and their environment is clean and sanitized.
• Managing Off-Leash Play: You'll supervise off-leash group play, ensuring appropriate interactions, maintaining a high level of comfort for all pets, and assisting with temperament testing.
• Training and Enrichment: You will spend daily individual time with assigned pets, teaching new behaviors (sit, stay, come, etc.) and helping them develop positive habits like waiting at gates and loose-leash walking.
• Delivering Exceptional Client Service: You'll handle check-ins and check-outs, gathering instructions from clients and providing them with daily training progress reports, report cards, and homework.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: You will disinfect nap/playrooms daily, perform deep cleaning weekly, launder bedding/toys, and maintain a "fecal-free" zone outdoors.
• Documenting Progress: You'll complete daily training progress reports and document pet status/well-being in our computer system (Cornerstone).

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Knowledge of proper dog training methods and techniques.
• A strong understanding of dog behavior and human body language.
• A calm, nurturing, and confident attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with both dogs and people.
• Patience when working with dogs and people who may learn at different paces.
• The ability to exchange accurate information with clients and team members.
• A commitment to our WAG values: Work Together, Amaze, and Grow.

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