We are currently hiring.
We only hire the best compassionate professionals interested in long-term work and career development with dogs.
Are you looking for a flexible, autonomous position?
Are you interested in independent work, driving in your vehicle, coffee-in hand, music playing-- all with a management team behind the scenes to help you as needed?
Are you knowledgeable in canine behavior, veterinary medicine, or have skills in dog sports?
Do you love the outdoors?
Could you use more kitten cuddles, loving daily puppy snuggles, and adventurous farm visits in your life?
Are you running low on adorable pet photos on your phone's camera?
Well, look no further!
We value our client relationships, and we always go the extra mile to ensure that our clients' pets & homes are cared for, perhaps even better than our own home. When we arrive, we make careful note to do a "Wow!" task that makes the client feel appreciated and offers "next level" customer service. We prefer employees who are veterinary technicians, certified professional dog trainers, or dog training interns.
All positions require:
-Valid drivers license & vehicle insurance
-Working, reliable vehicle available for your use within the workday
-Clean, professional appearance with dog-appropriate attire (closed-toe shoes)
-Weather appropriate outerwear, and crampons/shoe spikes for shoes in icy weather
-Background check, reliable vehicle, and drug testing a must!
Current positions available:
Dog Trainer
To prepare for the grand opening doggy day school, the Canine Academy of Berwick, in May of 2020, we are hiring dog trainers!
-Prefer CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, or a degree in the field of animal behavior.
-Titles or certifications in dog sports preferred.
-Interested in training dog training interns in dog behavior.
-Limited reliance on any tools.
-Kind, effective, and humane methods, primarily utilizing LIMA-based dog training methods.
-Ability to communicate with any type of client regarding dog training.
-Available nights and weekends in rotation, or to teach classes as needed.
-Personality and enthusiasm in encouraging, communicating, and working with both pet owners and staff.
-Ability to withhold judgement when owners have previously used harsh tools, are averse to changing daily lifestyle, and need to find a "middle road" to work with their dog.
-Interested in private training sessions in client's homes.
-Management experience preferred.
-Interest in working with other species are a plus.
Dog Training intern (Pet Care Extraordinaire)
-Long term career interest in working with dogs
-Interested in continuing education in dog training and animal behavior
-Helpful and interested in serving our clients and their pets well.
(Happy to leave a home cleaner than when they arrived!)
-Knowledge of properly utilizing canine equipment; Owners may prefer pet to be walked on easy walk harness, gentle leader, etc.
-Interest in learning about canine body language
-Ability to communicate with a team about any concern no matter how minor.
-Athletic; Able to walk outdoors and on trails for up to 8 hours per day at a leisurely pace.
If you are interested in a position with Kara's Pet Care, please download the Handlr app to book a job interview with Richie or Kara.
(Note: Please do not download the Handlr Team app)
The app will have you enter a credit card, as it is the same booking tool as for clients. However, have no fear! We would never bill you for a job interview.
In addition, please email your resume, cover letter, and availability to karaspetcareservice@gmail.com, as well as bring these documents to your interview with us. We require an initial interview, phone interview, and then 1-2 working interviews before you can be hired.
Our apologies-- but we cannot reschedule job interviews cancelled on less than 24 hours notice.
Our client's pets need us to be timely, and have the ability to keep appointments consistently.
We require all of our dog training interns, and potential employees to undergo a "Kara's Pet Care Culture" course. To attend the course, please log in to your Handlr app, and book the course on the app! Kara opens availability for the course a few times weekly. Please dress professionally, and dog appropriately--- And be ready to learn! After learning, we typically have coffee and/or a meal together. This is considered a working interview to see if we are the right fit for one another.
Are you looking for a flexible, autonomous position?
Are you interested in independent work, driving in your vehicle, coffee-in hand, music playing-- all with a management team behind the scenes to help you as needed?
Are you knowledgeable in canine behavior, veterinary medicine, or have skills in dog sports?
Do you love the outdoors?
Could you use more kitten cuddles, loving daily puppy snuggles, and adventurous farm visits in your life?
Are you running low on adorable pet photos on your phone's camera?
Well, look no further!
We value our client relationships, and we always go the extra mile to ensure that our clients' pets & homes are cared for, perhaps even better than our own home. When we arrive, we make careful note to do a "Wow!" task that makes the client feel appreciated and offers "next level" customer service. We prefer employees who are veterinary technicians, certified professional dog trainers, or dog training interns.
All positions require:
-Valid drivers license & vehicle insurance
-Working, reliable vehicle available for your use within the workday
-Clean, professional appearance with dog-appropriate attire (closed-toe shoes)
-Weather appropriate outerwear, and crampons/shoe spikes for shoes in icy weather
-Background check, reliable vehicle, and drug testing a must!
Current positions available:
Dog Trainer
To prepare for the grand opening doggy day school, the Canine Academy of Berwick, in May of 2020, we are hiring dog trainers!
-Prefer CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, or a degree in the field of animal behavior.
-Titles or certifications in dog sports preferred.
-Interested in training dog training interns in dog behavior.
-Limited reliance on any tools.
-Kind, effective, and humane methods, primarily utilizing LIMA-based dog training methods.
-Ability to communicate with any type of client regarding dog training.
-Available nights and weekends in rotation, or to teach classes as needed.
-Personality and enthusiasm in encouraging, communicating, and working with both pet owners and staff.
-Ability to withhold judgement when owners have previously used harsh tools, are averse to changing daily lifestyle, and need to find a "middle road" to work with their dog.
-Interested in private training sessions in client's homes.
-Management experience preferred.
-Interest in working with other species are a plus.
Dog Training intern (Pet Care Extraordinaire)
-Long term career interest in working with dogs
-Interested in continuing education in dog training and animal behavior
-Helpful and interested in serving our clients and their pets well.
(Happy to leave a home cleaner than when they arrived!)
-Knowledge of properly utilizing canine equipment; Owners may prefer pet to be walked on easy walk harness, gentle leader, etc.
-Interest in learning about canine body language
-Ability to communicate with a team about any concern no matter how minor.
-Athletic; Able to walk outdoors and on trails for up to 8 hours per day at a leisurely pace.
If you are interested in a position with Kara's Pet Care, please download the Handlr app to book a job interview with Richie or Kara.
(Note: Please do not download the Handlr Team app)
The app will have you enter a credit card, as it is the same booking tool as for clients. However, have no fear! We would never bill you for a job interview.
In addition, please email your resume, cover letter, and availability to karaspetcareservice@gmail.com, as well as bring these documents to your interview with us. We require an initial interview, phone interview, and then 1-2 working interviews before you can be hired.
Our apologies-- but we cannot reschedule job interviews cancelled on less than 24 hours notice.
Our client's pets need us to be timely, and have the ability to keep appointments consistently.
We require all of our dog training interns, and potential employees to undergo a "Kara's Pet Care Culture" course. To attend the course, please log in to your Handlr app, and book the course on the app! Kara opens availability for the course a few times weekly. Please dress professionally, and dog appropriately--- And be ready to learn! After learning, we typically have coffee and/or a meal together. This is considered a working interview to see if we are the right fit for one another.
