Kennel Tech - Full-Time

No Leash Needed; Village of Mineola (NY); In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Paid Training

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Tips

Career growth opportunities within NVA

Descrizione del lavoro

NVA Pet Resorts is seeking a Pet Pro (Kennel Technician) to care for dogs and cats in a busy resort setting. You will be hands-on in daycare and boarding, ensuring safe, loving care while keeping facilities clean and welcoming.

Responsibilities include walking dogs, feeding and medicating as needed, maintaining clean spaces, and documenting care notes for leadership. Weekend and holiday shifts required; full-time benefits apply, with paid training and employee discounts.

Competenze

• Passion for dogs and cats.
• Gentle, patient, and safety-focused.
• Able to supervise multiple dogs at once.
• Comfortable communicating with pet parents.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Mansioni

• Walk dogs and supervise playgroups.
• Feed pets and administer medications.
• Clean and sanitize pet rooms and common areas.

Conoscenze

Dog care passion

Cat care passion

Safety-conscious

Team player

Documentation

Pet parent communication

Punctual

Reliability

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you love working with dogs and cats? Want to be part of a trusted team that makes pets feel safe, loved, and at home?

We’re looking for a Kennel Technician (internally called a Pet Pro) to join our team and care for our furry guests at their home away from home.

Who We Are

NVA Pet Resorts is part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA) — the largest private owner of veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in North America, with 1,300+ locations. We’re proud to be in an $8B+ industry that continues to grow as pet parents seek premium, trusted care for their furry family members.

At NVA Pet Resorts, our mission is simple: create safe, fun, and loving environments for pets while providing experiences for our clients and team members.

What You’ll Do

As a Pet Pro, you’ll be hands‑on in both daycare and boarding, providing safe, loving care while keeping our resort clean and welcoming.

Your day may include:

• Walking dogs and supervising playgroups
• Feeding pets and administering medications
• Cleaning and sanitizing pet rooms and common areas
• Monitoring pet health, behavior, and interactions
• Documenting care notes and communicating with leadership
• Engaging pets in enrichment activities like fetch, walks, and basic obedience games
• Comforting shy guests and managing high‑energy groups
• Laundry and general facility upkeep
• And yes — you’ll scoop poop, clean messes, o home with fur on your clothes, and probably get plenty of sloppy kisses.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking someone who is:
• Passionate about dogs and cats
• Gentle, patient, and safety‑focused
• Comfortable supervising multiple dogs at once
• Able to recognize and prevent conflicts in playgroups
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation habits
• Friendly and comfortable speaking with pet parents
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented

You must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs
• Work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures
• Handle large and small dogs confidently
• Work weekends and holidays
• Be comfortable around pet messes and cleaning products

Work Schedule

• Weekend availability required
• Monday–Friday shifts
• Holiday shifts required
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Applicable to our Full‑Time Employees)
• Paid Training
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Tips
• Career growth opportunities within NVA

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA Pet Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you love animals, enjoy staying active, and want to work in a fast‑paced, pet‑focused environment — we’d love to meet you.