Job Overview: Afternoon Pet Counselor
About Us
Pawsability is a growing Brooklyn dog daycare dedicated to providing safe, structured, and compassionate care. Unlike high-volume facilities that prioritize sheer numbers, we strictly prioritize capacity limits and quality care above all else. Having achieved our goals year after year, we are expanding and looking for a reliable, passionate team player who shares our core values.
Position Overview:
As a Pet Counselor / Dog Handler, you will oversee group play, monitor dog behavior, ensure room safety, and maintain a clean, stress-free environment for all pups in our care. You will play an active role in maintaining our high standards of safety and client trust.
This role is part time 1PM-6PM Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and control dogs during training sessions, walks, and daily activities
- Strong & reliable attendance required.
- Must be comfortable working with rambunctious groups of dogs of various sizes
- Monitor dog behavior closely to identify signs of stress or discomfort and respond appropriately
- Maintain cleanliness of kennels, training areas, and grooming stations to ensure a safe environment
- Engage with pet owners or clients to provide updates on their pets’ progress and address questions or concerns
- Provide hands on training with our students.
- Ability to work independently & cooperatively with colleagues from different backgrounds
- Background in veterinary assistance, veterinary technician work, pet grooming, pet sitting or kennel management is highly desirable but not required.
Requirements:
- Ability to be punctual with reliable attendance.
- Reliably able to pick-up and drop-off dogs from their home to our facility.
- Guide PDC counselors as needed. Patience, tolerance and a teamwork "we not I" ethic is crucial to our success. Everyone from upper management to walkers are involved.
- Comfortable & experienced being in an open-play setting with 15-25 dogs at a time for an full shift.
- Strong animal handling skills with the ability to manage dogs of various sizes and temperaments
- Knowledge of pet care practices including feeding, grooming, and health monitoring
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for kennel cleaning or transporting animals
- You’ll be relied upon to provide a fun, safe, and clean environment for the dogs and our trainees in our care.
Benefits & Perks:
- A rewarding opportunity to work with dogs while mentoring and supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
- Access to voluntary, employee-funded Aflac supplemental plans (dental, vision, health, hospital, etc.) managed effortlessly through pre-tax payroll deductions.
- Safe and sick leave provided.
- Free lunch and snacks frequently provided.
- Understanding work environment.
- Access to New York's Secure Choice program.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
