Dog Kennel Attendant

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.

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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person