Gold Rush Dog Tours

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We are looking for energetic and hardworking folks to join our team for the Summer! 

We offer Sled Dog Cart tours in the picturesque Sheep Creek Valley.

Duties:

• Sled Dog Handlers will maintain guest safety and assist Mushers getting in and out of dog yards with sled dog teams.  
• Each Sled Dog Handler is responsible for assisting Mushers in conducting safe tours.
• Sled Dog Handlers feed, water, clean and inspect dogs daily for general health and fitness.  
• Sled Dog Handlers will work throughout the camp and dog yards to meet the needs of the day.
• You may be assigned different duties on any given day at the Camp Manager’s discretion.
• Cuddle puppies!!

No experience is necessary.  

• Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
• Valid CPR and First Aid 
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. 
• Housing and Meals provided
• End of Season Bonus
• Season from the beginning of May to the end of September 

Come join our team for the summer!

Duties:

• Veterinary Technician will maintain inventory in all camps and vet locations Including ordering and stocking needed Veterinary supplies.

• Vet Techs will go to Gold Rush's sister company Alaska Icefield Expeditions as well as Summer Camp on a regular basis. Weekly assignment as weather allows.  They will visit each dog yard and provide comments and communication to the Camp Manager/ Management/ and Company Veterinarian for each visit.

  • Communications include health and wellbeing of the individual dogs specifically along with their treatment plans and who is assigned the care . They will also comment on precautions in place for females in heat, dog houses, level yards, any dogs with a low BCS. Photos will be included in all reports.

• The Veterinary Technician will evaluate and address any concerns brought to their attention by the Camp Manager.

  • Musher(s) will report each issue or concern to the Camp Manager and if said concern is deemed necessary for consultation, the Veterinary Technician will then be called upon to make further evaluation and obtain treatment plan in conjunction with the company vet.  They will communicate the plan verbally and in writing to camp. 

• Veterinary Technician will then assist with properly diagnosing the issue of said dog(s) and give further evaluation to each situation. 

  • Veterinary Techn evaluation will result in either in house treatment at camp, given by responsible musher, or potentially seeking Veterinary medicine in town.

  • Vet Tech will inspect dogs on a regular basis, and no less than weekly, for BCS, injury, illness

  • Vet Tech will work closely with company vet to determine treatment plans

  • Will Maintain "Dogs First" Logs for dogs with injury, illness, puppies.

  • Will provide daily emails to management and to company vet

  • Will travel with dogs if care not available locally is required

  • Will treat/ walk/ supervise dog care of all dogs not being cared for in the dog yards.

  • Will exercise their full and complete knowledge to ensure the best care is provided.

The final say on a dog's treatment plan is that of the Company Vet.  All instructions will be followed explicitly.

Requirements:

• Room provided as well as meals while in camp. 
• End of Season Bonus
• CPR and First Aid required
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Pass random drug testing (including Marijuana)
• Preferred third year Vet Tech from accredited program