Canine Obedience/Dog Trainer (Hiring Immediately)

• Pets Improved behavior and enhanced quality of life for Hannah Pets
• Members - Highly satisfied Members who retain enrollment and refer others
• Team Members - Skilled Trainers assist hospital efficiency by making Pets safer and easier to handle
• Growth - Consistently increasing Member engagement and training participation
• Membership - Sustained growth in active enrollments and membership retention

• Model and uphold Hannah's principles and standards of professional conduct.
• Consistently implement Hannah's training curriculum and behavioral standards.
• Deliver training services in alignment with Hannah's mission, brand standards, and approved methods.
• Provide friendly, caring, courteous, and professional communication with Members and coworkers.
• Demonstrate active listening skills and compassion using Hannah-approved and brand-friendly vocabulary.
• Derive personal satisfaction from delivering exceptional Hannah Member experiences.
• Keep Members engaged and interested in learning by providing fun, supportive training environments that help them feel good about their progress.
• Build positive relationships with a diverse group of Members and respond appropriately to immediate class or training needs.
• Present training concepts and practical skills in a manner that is easy for Members to understand and apply at home.
• Maintain a highly organized, systematic approach to assignments, effectively turning confusion into clarity and chaos into order.
• Maintain a positive outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and uphold composure and a friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
• Use safe Pet handling practices to avoid injury and protect Pets, Members, and Team Members.
• Display confidence around Members, dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

• Teach Hannah's training curriculum using approved guidelines, methods, and timeframes.
• Provide Members with standardized training and behavior recommendations within the scope of the role.
• Answer Member questions regarding training and behavior using Hannah-approved guidance.
• Accurately track attendance, participation, and related training records as assigned.
• Support strong Member engagement and participation in Hannah's training services.
• Collaborate with Lead Trainers and hospital teams to support Pet and Member success.
• Escalate higher-level or complex behavior and training concerns to the Lead Trainer as appropriate.
• Support curriculum consistency by following approved training materials and communicating identified needs or improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Help maintain a safe environment during all training sessions and Pet interactions.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new Trainers or training support staff as requested.
• Contribute to marketing, outreach, and promotional efforts related to training services as assigned.
• Understand classical and operant conditioning and how they apply to positive reinforcement, lure-reward, and behavior capture training methods.

• Previous professional experience as a Trainer or Training Assistant preferred.
• Previous internship or hands-on experience in animal training or animal behavior support preferred.
• Experience teaching group classes and/or private training sessions preferred.
• Knowledge of positive reinforcement training and learning theory required.
• Experience working with dogs preferred; experience working with cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs is a plus.
• Related experience in a veterinary hospital, boarding, grooming, daycare, or other Pet care environment preferred.
• CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator, or other professional training credentials preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional hospital teams required.

• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours prior to taking a break.
• Ability to walk, move, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate, activate, detect, and position.
• Ability to lift a 40 lb. dog onto an exam table.
• Ability to hear and communicate by voice or phone in an environment with a moderately high noise volume.
• Ability to see in order to determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• Routine exposure to biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining focus, accuracy, professionalism, and resiliency in challenging situations.

Compensation details: 21-25 Hourly Wage

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