Job Title: Pack Leader
*Immediate start date preferred*
Job Pay: $16-$17/hour based on experience
Job Hours:
- Required 14-28 hours per week.
- Shifts are either 6am-1pm or 1pm-8pm.
- Weekdays 1pm-8pm.
- Weekends anytime from 6am-8pm.
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced dog handler for weekends and evenings as needed. You will be responsible for overseeing play yards ranging in size from 15-30 dogs and ensuring our furry friends are safe and having fun.
Job Responsibilities:
- Play and engage with our pups and ensure they have a happy experience during daycare and boarding.
- Clean up after all animals in the play yard and ensure the environment stays safe throughout your shift.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards all animals regardless of size and temperament.
- Ensure a clean and sanitary facility by completing various cleaning duties throughout the facility in a timely fashion.
- Consistently follow all protocol and procedures to keep our animals healthy and safe.
- Communicate effectively with peers and leadership to maintain a safe and happy work environment.
Job Requirements:
- Extremely energetic and outgoing with a positive attitude.
- Must be able to work in a team setting and apply direction from management.
- Must love animals- the barks, the hair, the messes, and of course the puppy kisses.
- Must be able to take care of all animals with love and respect at all times.
- Must be able to stand for long periods, bend, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and temperaments in an open play environment.
- Must have access to reliable means of transportation – be punctual.
- Previous pet care or animal experience is required.
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
- ***Must have open availability on the weekends***
Job Benefits:
- Discounted daycare, boarding, and grooming for your furry friend (dependent on temperament).
- Scheduled raises and occasional performance based bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Paw Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 28 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Haven, CT 06511 (Required)
Work Location: In person