K9 Procurement Trainer
$42,598,400–$49,004,800 year
HybridPonte Vedra, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate rescue dogs on-site and via video for behavioral concerns like aggression or reactivity, ensuring they meet program guidelines. Safely transport dogs nationwide by booking flights, rental cars, and hotels, while managing documentation, health certificates, and emergency preparedness. Maintain databases and coordinate with shelters, breeders, and veterinary staff to facilitate procurement and placement. Schedule shelter and provider trainings, assist with career-changed dog handling, and work independently on overnight trips with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications
- H.S. diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience handling strange and unknown dogs
- Previous shelter/rescue experience with dog evaluations
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to be covered by facility driving insurance
- Good communication skills in one on one, over the phone, by email and in group settings
- Must have basic computer literacy skills
- Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort, including stooping, crouching, twisting, turning, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually
- Ability to drive or be in a car for up to 10 hours a day
- Must be flexible to work Monday-Friday, weekends, and overnight
- Must be available to travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
- Knowledge identifying dog behavior
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Service Dog Training
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