Job description

The Seeing Eye, the pioneer of dog guide schools, is seeking a candidate for an entry-level position as a Breeding Kennel Assistant at our Breeding Facility in Chester, NJ.

For 94 years, The Seeing Eye has enhanced the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs. From its campus outside Morristown, NJ, and a nearby state-of-the-art breeding station, The Seeing Eye’s 155-member staff matches and trains about 275 teams of graduates and dog guides each year.

Responsibilities:

• Perform animal husbandry and clinical services for the dogs
• Responsible for providing these dogs with health care under the direction of attending veterinarians.
• Feed, bath, groom and provide clinical assistance
• Must be comfortable handling newborn puppies
• Participate in obedience, clicker and agility training with the dogs
• Clean the dog kennel yards both inside and outside

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a kennel, veterinary clinic or horse barn required
• Ability to work from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Ability to work a five-day work week - three to four week days and one to two weekend days

Salary & Benefits:

• $18.00 per hour
• Benefit package includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, 403(b), paid time off, etc.

For further consideration send cover letter and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.?

Experience:

• kennel, barn or veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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