Dog Daycare and Boarding Kennel Attendant
K9 Resorts Syosset
- Syosset, NY
- $16.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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.
- 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
- Fluent in Microsoft Office and well-versed in computer usage
- Willing/able to learn new computer programs easily
- Very customer service-oriented
- Able to use down time effectively
- Works closely with owner in charge to handle resort tasks
- Has the ability to perform the following tasks at the request of the General Manager/Owner: Run dogs from daycare or boarding to guests in the lobby; Personal playtimes for dogs; Takes dogs outside for elimination breaks
- Must complete K9 Resorts Certification Program for a Pet Care Technician
- Customer service-oriented
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience is preferred but not required
- Some weekend and holiday hours are required
- Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
- Proficient written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- 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
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Ability to multitask
- Strong ability to adapt to change and support company directives
- A Can-Do - It is my job attitude
- Outgoing, positive, enthusiastic personality
- Must demonstrate a love for dogs