Dog Handler at our Daycare/Boarding Facility
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Join the Pack at Dan’s Pet Care
Are you ready to redefine pet care? At Dan’s Pet Care, we’re on a mission to raise the bar in the pet care industry. With Long Island’s only cage-free boarding facility and a commitment to providing exceptional, personalized care, we’re creating a safe, fun, and loving environment for dogs—and building a passionate, driven team to lead the way.
As a Dog Handler at our state-of-the-art facility, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, shaping the future of pet care while enjoying meaningful growth opportunities in a thriving industry. If you love dogs and want to be part of a company that values compassion, innovation, and professional development, this is your moment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Revolutionizing Pet Care: Be part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their families with cage-free boarding, attentive supervision, and cutting-edge care practices.
- Opportunities to Grow: Whether you’re looking to deepen your skills or advance into leadership, we’re committed to your growth through ongoing education, training, and mentorship.
- A Dynamic Team: Join a supportive group of like-minded individuals who share your passion for pets.
- Every Day is Rewarding: Form bonds with dogs of all sizes and personalities while creating a safe and joyful environment for them to thrive.
What You’ll Do
Create Joyful Experiences for Dogs:
- Supervise and engage dogs in stimulating, fun activities.
- Monitor playtime, ensuring safety, positive interactions, and healthy energy levels.
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage good behaviors and build trust.
Ensure Top-Notch Care and Safety:
- Administer basic first aid and address emergencies with calm expertise.
- Monitor dogs for signs of distress or illness and act promptly.
- Manage individualized feeding schedules and dietary needs with precision.
Collaborate and Communicate:
- Maintain detailed daily logs on behavior, activities, and health.
- Keep open communication with management and pet parents to build trust and peace of mind.
Maintain a Safe, Pristine Environment:
- Keep the facility clean, comfortable, and secure.
- Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
Grow Your Expertise:
- Participate in workshops, training programs, and ongoing education in dog behavior, safety, and health.
Deliver Exceptional Customer Service:
- Welcome pet parents with warmth and professionalism.
- Address questions and concerns with empathy and clarity, ensuring confidence in our care.
Who You Are
- Dog Lover Extraordinaire: Your passion for animals shines through in everything you do.
- Experience Preferred, Not Required: Previous experience in dog handling, pet care, or related fields is a plus, but not necessary. A willingness to learn is essential.
- Strong Communicator: You can effectively share information with pet parents, teammates, and management.
- Team Player: Collaboration is second nature to you, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Eager to Learn: You’re excited to expand your knowledge of dog behavior, training, and health.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Rewarding you for the vital work you do.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance in the rapidly expanding pet care industry.
- Professional Development: Access to training programs, certifications, and workshops.
- An Inspiring Workplace: Work in a clean, well-equipped, and welcoming facility where every detail is designed with care in mind.
- Unmatched Job Satisfaction: Few roles are as fulfilling as bringing joy and safety to the lives of dogs and their families.
Join Our Mission to Raise the Bar in Pet Care
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dan's Pet Care
Dan's Pet Care is Long Island's largest professional pet care company, serving 5,000+ client families across 80 towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Founded in 2009, we've grown from a solo dog walking operation into a team of 90+ W-2 employees delivering dog walking, pet sitting, daycare, and cage-free boarding at Long Island's only 24/7 staffed cage-free facility in Glen Cove.
We've earned 14+ industry awards including PSI's 2021 Pet Sitter of the Year, multiple Best of Long Island honors, and an NYS Senate Empire Award. Apple even featured us as a Small Business Success Story.
What makes us different? We do things the right way. Every team member is a W-2 employee with real benefits — not a 1099 contractor left to figure it out alone. We invest in training, provide the tools and support you need, and build careers, not gigs.
Our core values drive everything we do: Love of Animals. Raise the Bar. Bring Your Best. Peace of Mind. If those resonate with you, you'll fit right in.
Whether you're joining our field team or our boarding facility, you're walking into a company that's been raising the standard for professional pet care on Long Island for over 16 years — and we're still growing.
Company Website: danspetcare.com
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