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9 people are interested
Boston, MA: Help Veterans and shelter animals. We are seeking experienced animal trainers.
ORGANIZATION: Pets for Vets, Inc.
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9 people are interested
Pets for Vets is a national nonprofit that enriches the lives of Veterans with custom trained animals at no cost to the Veterans. We are seeking trainers in the Boston area to further the mission of the organization.
Desired Requirements:
Formal education in animal training
Hold current certification(s)
Active professional membership(s)
Relevant hands-on assessment, training and teaching experience
Proficient with task training
Employs markers
Ability to work with diverse populations
Knowledge of the Military
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About Pets for Vets, Inc.
Location:
P. O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404, US
Mission Statement
Pets for Vets enriches the lives of Veterans by creating a Super Bond with custom trained working animals.
Description
Pets for Vets selects shelter animals for each veteran to match his or her personality. Professional animal trainers rehabilitate the shelter dogs using positive reinforcement and teach the dogs foundational behaviors and skills to fit into the Veteran's lifestyle. Training can include desensitization to wheelchairs or crutches and recognizing and reacting to panic or anxiety disorder behaviors. Each pet will be spayed or neutered, healthy, up to date on vaccinations and micro-chipped. Each veteran-pet match is provided with all of the necessary equipment to start their new life together. This program is provided at no cost to the Veteran.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Boston AreaBoston, MA 02127
(42.336456 ,-71.03492 )
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- varies
- Formal education in animal training Hold current certification(s) Active professional membership(s) Hands- on assessment, training and teaching experience Proficient with task training Employs markers Ability to work with diverse populations