OVERNIGHT Dog Handler

About the role

Join the Pack at Dan’s Pet Care. We’re on a mission to redefine pet care. 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.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful experiences for dogs: 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development