What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Handler position at Dog Days of New York?
We are in currently in search of a candidate to join us as Overnight Dog Handler on a full-time basis. As an Overnight Dog Handler, you will be responsible for the care, safety, and supervision of dogs boarding with us overnight.
Specific duties required of the position include:
- Working as part of a team to provide quality care to our canine clients.
- Ensure dogs are fed and given oral medications as required.
- Provide relief walks to all dogs before we open for daycare in the morning and before we open for daycare in the morning.
- Supervise off-leash play of dogs in our facility.
- Interact with clients and provide updates on their dog's behavior.
For this position, we are seeking candidates who are:
- Able to work as part of a team to provide the best possible level of care while at the same bringing out the best in others and ourselves.
- Comfortable with dogs of any size, breed, energy level or age and with dogs in a group environment.
- Attentive to the details in their work, observant of what is going on around them, interested in working with dogs and AWARE at all times
- Responsible individuals who are on time, dependable and conscientious in the performance of their work and are able to apply common sense when needed.
- Articulate in their oral communication and caring, generous and patient in their interactions with dogs and other people.
- Passionate about dogs.
To be considered for this positions, a candidate should have either:
- Pursued a professional interest in dog care including completing coursework to become certified as a dog trainer or veterinary technician;
- Experience working with dogs in group such as experience volunteering for animal welfare organizations; or
- Prior experience as a dog walker or dog handler in another dog day care facility provided it is the right experience.
If you think you have the skills and experience we are looking for in a candidate, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22