K9 Resorts, the industry leader in luxury boarding and dog daycare is looking for a Pet Care Technician (Kennal Attendant/Playroom Attendant). This person should love dogs and upon successful completion of training, you can even bring your beloved to work with you for free! We are looking for employees that are interested in career progression as we build out this franchise into a multi-unit franchise across New York.
** You must live in Nassau or Suffolk County, NY to apply. (if you live in Queens, Brooklyn or the Bronx, we will not be accepting your application due to distance/travel time to our location)**
ABOUT YOU:
- You love dogs.
- You’re fast paced, self-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
- You’re organized and detail oriented.
- You thrive when you have multiple challenges on your plate.
- You like to work with others and build a teamwork consensus
- You’re lively, enthusiastic and a very strong communicator.
IF YOU ARE SEEING YOURSELF IN THESE WORDS, WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT OUR PET CARE TECHNICIAN ROLE/KENNEL ATTENDANT ROLE.
Title: Pet Care Technician/KENNEL ATTENDANT
Reports to: General Manager / Resort Owner
Pet Care Technicians are responsible for delivering on our core promises: cleanliness, and compassionate care. This position spends the most time directly in contact with our furry friends. Someone in this position not only must love dogs, they must also be willing to “get down and dirty”. Cleaning accommodations, giving dog baths, and managing doggie daycare are all part of the daily routine. You must excel at communication and observation skills, as well as possess a keen eye for detail. Some weekend and holiday hours are required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for the health and well-being of dogs in Daycare and Boarding; A keen eye toward dog body language is a plus
- Responsible for the sanitation of all accommodations and outdoor areas, bathing, and monitoring daycare
- Performs body checks on to search for pre-existing conditions and/or injuries
- Able to use down time effectively
Qualifications:
- Must complete K9 Resorts Certification Program for a Pet Care Technician
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience is preferred but not required
- Some weekend and holiday hours are required
Technical skills:
- Ability to lift 50lbs
Personal Characteristics:
- Must be able to communicate with all types of people, remain calm, mediate, and problem solve.
- Well-organized and efficient
- Must be of moral and ethical character
- Ability to multitask
- A Can-Do - It is my job attitude
- Outgoing, positive, enthusiastic personality
- Must demonstrate a love for dogs
Application Question(s):
- What excites you the most about this position?
- How does your previous experience make you a good fit for this position?
- Do you own a dog?
Company Description
Ritz Barklton Holdings is a multi-unit franchisee of K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotels that is looking to grow its footprint across Long Island and is seeking individuals that want to be a part of a growing business with opportunities for advancement as we expand.
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel (http://www.k9resorts.com) strives to offer the best pet care experience for all the dogs in its care and was honored with the 2019 IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Award. Founded in 2005, each K9 Resort is custom-designed with hospital-grade ventilation systems, antimicrobial flooring, cage-free luxury boarding, and world-class, professionally trained staff members. Recommended by numerous pet professionals and several major publications, K9 Resorts is proud to lead the way in the pet hospitality industry.
Benefits
We offer a discount on all services, free dog daycare when onsite working, employee discounts on nationally recognized brand-name products and services and local retailers, and paid vacation (for F/T Management only).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- What excites you the most about this position?
- How does your previous experience make you a good fit for this position?
- Do you own a dog?
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- No nights
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Syosset, NY 11791 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Syosset, NY 11791: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person