Kennel Assistant
Job Summary:
A NYC based dog enthusiast is currently recruiting for a full-time Kennel Assistant to join their team in assisting with the daily care of small dogs in their private residence located on the Upper East Side.
The main responsibilities of this position will be to provide general care for small dogs including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, & grooming. It is a requirement that the candidate be a dog/animal lover and have professional experience grooming small dogs, as grooming is a large portion of the position.
Qualifications:
The position requires a flexible availability. The ideal candidate is available to work weekends and some holidays as well as possible overnights.
The candidate must be dog lover, dependable and communicative.
The candidate must have professional experience working with and handling small dogs. Please note that owning a pet or loving animals does not count as professional experience.
The candidate must prioritize cleanliness and organization as maintaining cleanliness of the kennel area is an important component of the position.
The candidate must be adaptable and open-minded, eager to learn and open to taking feedback as they progress. The candidate must be confident working independently at times as well as collaboratively with all other kennel assistants and household staff.
This is a non-smoking working environment. The ideal candidate will be seeking long term employment and must be able to provide at least 3 professional references.
Job Specifics:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour (salary based on experience)
Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, PTO
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manhattan, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Professional Dog Grooming: 1 year (Required)
- Professional Dog Handling: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person