Overview
Duties and Tasks
Requirements
Provide a vacation experience for pets currently in temporary care with Paw in Hand Project’s Paw Support Families. Be a representative of Paw in Hand Project’s mission and vision.
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Facilitates therapeutic relief to Paw Support Families
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Responsible for the temporary housing, training, and feeding of pets
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Provides summary of information discovered, care needs, and pet adjustment after stay
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May assist in providing transportation to appointments
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May assist in providing support to families through play visits or dog walking
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Attend volunteer orientation
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Attend Paw Care Family training
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Adhere to education and training resources provided by the agency
Skills and Abilities
Training and Support
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Understanding and patience with animals needs as they adjust to a new environment
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Ability to provide pets with daily exercise
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Must not be away from the home for a period of greater than 12 hours without making arrangements for the pet's care.
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Attend pet education and care training
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Staff will be available to call for questions and support
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Regular opportunities to provide feedback are available
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Get to meet and spend time with cool pets in need!
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Lots of pets, tail wags, and dog cuddles are in your future!
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Support a family in need and help them to maintain the loving connection between them and their pet.
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Be a part of an awesome community who loves God, loves people, and loves animals!
Benefits
Please apply through this link here or the one below. You will be required to provide a resume and attend a phone or video interview.
How to apply
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Flexibility
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Family friendly
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Fun!
What people like about this position
Responsibilities
Provide support to our Paw Care Families and fun to our pets in need through short-term stays. Summarize through documentation the pet’s adjustment and behaviors during their vacation as you take responsibility for the short-term provision of their care. You help provide support to our dedicated Paw Care Families so they can have a break as needed.
Qualifications
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Have a passion for pets
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Experience with pet care preferred
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Be willing to attend training on proper provision of care
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Home must be safe and have adequate space to house additional pets
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Experience with pet care preferred