Experienced Dog Handler

Brooklyn, NY

Part Time

Student (College)

Are you a total and incurable DOG LOVER? Are you someone who has already worked as a dog walker, pet sitter, dog daycare handler, groomer, vet tech, vet assistant, shelter staff, or animal rescue volunteer?

WELL, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER. This is the job you've been waiting for!

THE CLEANEST AND QUIETEST DOG DAYCARE IN PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN SEEKS EXPERIENCED DOG HANDLERS FOR PT/FT POSITIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

legally authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months
over 19 years of age
local full-time resident of NYC (5 boros)
available PT or FT, minimum of (3) shifts required per week
previous experience feeding, walking, and playing with dogs of different sizes and temperaments

BENEFITS

Our Professional Pet Caretakers receive:

FULL HEALTH INSURANCE incl. Vision, Dental and Mental Health
Industry-Leading Compensation
PAID training and PAID Industry Certifications
401(K)
COMMUTER benefits
PAID sick days & PAID vacations
Friends & Family Discount for daycare, dog walks & pet sits for your own pets
Opportunity for Advancement & Animal Career Development
LIABILITY Insurance & BONDING
... and a whole HOST of other amazing benefits

Here are some other basic job requirements:

- authorized to work in the US for at least the next 12 months
- 21 years of age
- full-time resident of NYC
- able to commit to this position for 12 months minimum from date of hire
- able to work M-F, 12PM-7PM or 2PM-8PM (min. 3 shifts per week), some nights and weekends as scheduled in advance, plus one major holiday season (Christmas or Thanksgiving)

We are physically hardy, can lift an animal 30 lbs or a 5 gallon bucket of water. We will provide extensive training in dog psychology and dog body language, as well as how to control and interact with a room full of up to 16 dogs! A working smart phone with unlimited data and a reliable mode of transportation are required.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DAYCARE HANDLERS ARE ALSO OFFERED DOG WALKS AND PET SITS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD, OR NEAR THE DAYCARE, FOR ADDITIONAL INCOME.

**THINK YOU MIGHT JUST LOVE WORKING WITH DOGS FOR A LIVING? TRADE IN YOUR KEYBOARD to spend time with our well-behaved, happy, fun-loving daycare pups!

Apply Now! We look forward to meeting you!

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