APPLY HERE: https://www.woofsnwhiskers.com/about/employment/employment-application.php
We are a family-run pet boarding facility, located in Brooklyn. We have worked to create a friendly and compassionate urban retreat - a home away from home. We have served the community for over a decade. Our professionalism has cultivated a reputation for ensuring the health, happiness and safety of every guest. We have experience with all types of animals.
Kennel Hands are advocates for pet care. It is the Kennel Hand’s job to create a space where our guests are happy, healthy and safe.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Kennel Hands are responsible for the health, happiness and safety of our guests at Woofs ’n Whiskers. Kennel Hands develop and maintain a positive work environment and culture through positive communication with fellow teammates. Kennel Hands are the hands-on advocates for our guests.
If you have a valid driver's license and are interested: the position may include limited van driving duties in our company van, where you would be transporting a few pets home in the local Brooklyn area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Portraying a positive company image and engaging in professional and friendly communications with team members and clients
- Actively listening to team members’ questions and concerns to build a positive work culture of support and teamwork, assisting the team to care for the animals to the best of our abilities
- Following written, posted and oral instructions on our guests’ needs
- Actively participating in our guests’ care by respectfully communicating through Slack posts and face-to-face interactions
- Establishing and maintaining notes through Slack on guest behavior, special needs, care instructions, feeding requirements, bathroom habits, medication (when required), Snout-to-Tail assessments and overall suggestions
- Supervising safe and happy playgroups
- Maintaining a clean work environment, ensuring a healthy and safe space for everyone (animals and people!)
- Maintenance of all equipment and supplies
- Following and performing all SOPs
- Continuing to learn and grow your understanding of Ethology
- Maintain Woofs ’n Whiskers Values
- Performing other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- A valid NY driver's license (necessary only if interested in van duties)
- Weekend and holiday availability are mandatory
- Ability to shift priorities, deal with a high-stress environment and multi-task
- Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from management
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions, software manuals; ability to write routine reports/posts
No one else at Woofs ‘n Whiskers is more hands-on and in the thick of it, than the Kennel Hands. It falls to them, as a whole, to speak for the animals.
We hire people who show initiative, common sense and are problem solvers. If this interests you, please fill out the application on our website here: https://www.woofsnwhiskers.com/about/employment/employment-application.php
We kindly ask that you please do not call regarding your application or stop by our facility, as it interferes with our daily operations. A manager will reach out via email should they be interested in moving forward with the hiring process.
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person