Dog Daycare and Boarding Kennel Attendant

Company: K9 Resorts Syosset
Location: Syosset
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description K9 Resorts, the industry leader in luxury boarding and dog daycare is looking for a Pet Care Technician (Kennal Attendant/Playroom Attendant). This person should love dogs and upon successful completion of training, you can even bring your beloved to work with you for free! We are looking for employees that are interested in career progression as we build out this franchise into a multi-unit franchise across New York. ABOUT YOU: You love dogs. Youre fast paced, self-driven with a strong sense of urgency. Youre organized and detail oriented. You thrive when you have multiple challenges on your plate. You like to work with others and build a teamwork consensus Youre lively, enthusiastic and a very strong communicator. IF YOU ARE SEEING YOURSELF IN THESE WORDS, WED LOVE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT OUR PET CARE TECHNICIAN ROLE. Title: Pet Care Technician Reports to: General Manager / Resort Owner Pet Care Technicians are responsible for delivering on our core promises: cleanliness, and compassionate care. This position spends the most time directly in contact with our furry friends. Someone in this position not only must love dogs, they must also be willing to get down and dirty. Cleaning accommodations, giving dog baths, and managing doggie daycare are all part of the daily routine. You must excel at communication and observation skills, as well as possess a keen eye for detail. Some weekend and holiday hours are required. Essential Job Functions: Responsible for the health and well-being of dogs in Daycare and Boarding; A keen eye toward dog body language is a plus Responsible for the sanitation of all accommodations and outdoor areas, bathing, and monitoring daycare Performs body checks on to search for pre-existing conditions and/or injuries Fluent in Microsoft Office and well-versed in computer usage Willing/able to learn new computer programs easily Very customer service-oriented Able to use down time effectively Works closely with owner in charge to handle resort tasks Has the ability to perform the following tasks at the request of the General Manager/Owner: Run dogs from daycare or boarding to guests in the lobby; Personal playtimes for dogs; Takes dogs outside for elimination breaks Qualifications: Must complete K9 Resorts Certification Program for a Pet Care Technician Customer service-oriented Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent Previous experience is preferred but not required Some weekend and holiday hours are required Technical skills: Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Proficient written and spoken communication skills. Ability to lift 50lbs Personal Characteristics: Must be able to communicate with all types of people, remain calm, mediate, and problem solve. Well-organized and efficient Must be of moral and ethical character High level of emotional intelligence Ability to multitask Strong ability to adapt to change and support company directives A Can-Do - It is my job attitude Outgoing, positive, enthusiastic personality Must demonstrate a love for dogs

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