Careers

Job Summary:

Hearts & Bones Rescue (“HBR”) is seeking a responsible part-time driver with a deep love for animals capable of driving a large vehicle from Texas to New York with up to 40+ dogs onboard. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on saving dogs from in the areas where shelters are under the greatest stress and transporting them to to communities where they have a greater chance of being adopted. Once in New York, our dogs live in loving foster homes until adoption.

The Animal Transporter is primarily responsible for the safe and timely transportation of canines from Dallas/Fort Worth to New York State. This position requires a valid driver’s license in good standing. the ability to drive a large van and care for the animals onboard, and the ability to load and unload dogs as they depart and arrive. Working with dogs is physically demanding, sometimes unpredictable, challenging, and most of all – rewarding!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that animals are provided with a comfortable, safe transport between locations, in a clean, secure vehicle and always adhering to best practices for companion animal transports.

• Provide all animals on board with water and food, and safely walk dogs during relief breaks throughout the trip. Clean out the van after transport is completed.

• Complete long distance round-trip (approx 50 hours on the road from Dallas to New York) transports for animals leaving the Dallas/Fort Worth area, accompanied by a co-driver.

• Efficiently communicate with the teams in Texas/New York while on the road, ensure that all paperwork and medication arrives with the animals, and communicate any escalation issues that may arise immediately.

• Map out the most optimal routes for each trip to maximize efficiency.

• Oversee pre-planning process of assigning dogs to kennels, and other ongoing logistics involved in animal transport.

• Maintain a clean and orderly interior and exterior of the vehicle, including keeping the exterior of the vehicle clean and presentable.

The ideal candidate has:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no moving violations and no at-fault accidents, as verified by background check); previous professional driving experience is preferred.

• Previous experience with animal handling is a must as this position will be handling pets of a variety of temperaments and sizes. Knowledge of dog behavior and body language is helpful, and a passion for animals and animal advocacy is a requirement.

• Must be detailed oriented and able to follow set processes and procedures.

• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, often high stress environment.

• This job requires physical labor and will involve cleaning. Work is performed on the road and outdoors, and will require working weekends and potentially holidays

• Must be at least 25 years old with some prior work experience.

• Must be eligible to work in the US.

• No smoking or drugs.

• References and background checks will be conducted.

• Food stipend provided for long haul trips.

* This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.

To Apply: Please email your resume and a brief introduction to careers@heartsandbonesrescue.com.