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Thank you for seeking information about a career opportunity with Karnik on Black. We employ individuals who share the same love for pets as we do. We are proud to offer positions with full or part time hours, competitive wages, and potential for cross training.

Karnik on Black requires the care of pets 365 days a year (yes, this means Saturdays, Sundays, and every holiday). We are busiest during all HOLIDAYS, when the pets' owners are traveling. If you are not able to work during these times, please DO NOT APPLY for a position with us.

A representative from Karnik will contact you if we are interested in pursuing your application.

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From time to time, the following positions are available at our facilities:

Customer Experience Associate (CSR)
Pet Lodging & Activities Attendant (Kennel)
Dog Daycare Pack Leader (Daycare)
Pet Spa Director (Bathing Technician And/Or Groomer)
Sales & Reservations Specialist (Phone Sales)
Volunteer Opportunities
K9 Campus Caretaker (General Maintenance/Property Manager)
Social Media Strategist (Marketing)
K9 Coach (Dog Training & Instruction)

Customer Experience Associate (CSR)

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Full-time and part-time hours available. All Customer Experience Associate shifts include holidays and weekends.

Job Description
This position supports the company by offering a complete customer experience for all pet parents, including being the first point of contact for customer reservations, front desk reception, customer concerns and cash handling. Customer Experience Associates will obtain special pet handling requirements and make sure medical records are accurate and up to date. All applicants should be enthusiastic & personable, able to multi-task, and ensure that all pet & pet parents are delighted with their Karnik experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable team-oriented individual who is able to work under pressure and enjoys working in a fast-paced & fun environment. Wearing MANY hats, our CEA’s must have a keen instinct for animal safety, proper procedures, a loving commitment for pets & people alike, and team leadership ability. It is essential that all applicants are able to regularly stand for extended periods, able to safely walk dogs of all sizes on a leash, occasionally lift at least 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and work in and around pet hair, dander, and all other pet contaminants.

This position requires excellent customer service, communication, leadership, computer, sales and telephone skills, plus a strong desire to grow and learn with the company. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience working with computers in customer service, sales or pet care is strongly recommended.

Pet Lodging & Activities Attendant (Kennel)

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Part-time hours available. All Pet Lodge & Activities Attendant shifts include holidays and weekends.

Job Description
This position supports the company through the Pet Lodge & Activities functions, assuring that every guest has a quality experience and receives the quality care, scheduled activities, & proper attention during his/her stay at the lodge. Attendants ensure that food, water, medications, and treats are given regularly. In addition, all guests' areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Attendants also ensure that animal guests receive appropriate scheduled activities, exercise, and potty breaks.

All applicants should be enthusiastic & personable, able to multi-task, and ensure that all pet & pet parents are delighted with their Karnik experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable team-oriented individual who is able to work under pressure and enjoys working in a fast-paced & fun environment. Must have a keen instinct for animal safety, proper procedures, and a loving commitment for all pets. It is essential that all applicants are able to regularly stand for extended periods, able to safely walk dogs of all sizes on a leash, occasionally lift at least 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and work in and around pet hair, dander, and all other pet contaminants.

Prior experience in a veterinarian's office or hands-on work in a pet care environment is a PLUS!

Dog Daycare Pack Leader (Daycare)

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Full-time and part-time hours available. All Dog Daycare Pack Leader shifts include some holidays and weekends.

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This position supports the company through pet activities functions, assuring that every Dog Daycare guest has a quality experience through a well organized and controlled dog playground environment. Dog Daycare Pack Leaders will ensure that guests have breed, size, and temperament-appropriate playmates in a group daycare environment.

Prior experience in a veterinarian's office or hands-on work in a pet care environment is a PLUS!

Pet Spa Director (Bathing Technician And/Or Groomer)

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Part to Full Time Hours Available (by appointment)

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Turn dirty dogs into showpieces! Our bathers are the cornerstones of our premier pet spa facility. This position supports the company through the bathing & grooming functions, assuring that our guests have a quality “spa experience” by receiving a luxurious bath or trim during his/her stay at the lodge. Responsibilities include thorough bathing, brushing, and drying of all breeds and coat types, trimming nails, and cleaning ears. New to Karnik, our groomers will expand upon our current spa offerings by providing trims, cuts, and styling options to our pet-parents. All grooming applicants must provide a proven knowledge, past experience, an earned skill-set, or certified training qualifications in order to be considered.

All grooming applicants will be required to complete a working interview.

Prior experience in a grooming salon or hands-on work in a pet care environment is a PLUS!

Sales & Reservations Specialist (Phone Sales)

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Full-time and part-time hours available. The Sales & Reservations Specialist shifts include holidays and weekends.

Job Description
The Sales & Reservations Specialist position requires a positive and enthusiastic personality. If you have excellent customer service skills and an upbeat ‘phone voice,’ this could be the position for you! As the Sales & Reservations Specialist, you will be the initial point of contact for all new & existing clients who place a phone call to Karnik. You will be responsible for ensuring that each customer understands all of the “special ingredients” that makes Karnik the perfect home-away-from-home for their pet. It will be your responsibility to guide each client through the reservations process for their pet while providing the many options we offer to ensure their pet’s stay is the best it can be.

Ability to make and answer phone calls with a consistently positive demeanor, detail-oriented, team-player mentality, and ability to multi-task is a requirement. Must be able to successfully navigate around a computer/internet environment.

Previous customer service and/or sales experience and a passion for pets is preferred.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Part-time hours available.

Job Description
A Volunteer with The Karnik On Black Team first requires a positive and enthusiastic personality. Our volunteers support the company through a variety of functions, including the support of Pet Lodge & Activities functions, Pet Spa functions, Customer Experience functions, Marketing functions, and Campus Caretaker functions. From beginner dog knowledge, breed identification, basic pet health care, and dog behavior to caring for our beautiful 4-acre canine campus, planting & watering flowers, mulching, & pulling weeds, our volunteers truly assist the entire KOB team. Volunteers will receive an introduction to basic business principles and are encouraged to support our team throughout the community. Our volunteers make certain that every guest truly “feels” that quality canine experience.

All volunteer applicants should be enthusiastic & personable, able to multi-task, and ensure that all pet & pet parents are delighted with their Karnik experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable team-oriented individual who is able to work under pressure and enjoys working in a fast-paced & fun environment. Must have a keen instinct for animal safety, proper procedures, and a loving commitment for all pets. It is essential that all applicants are able to regularly stand for extended periods, able to safely walk dogs of all sizes on a leash, occasionally lift at least 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and work in and around pet hair, dander, and all other pet contaminants.

All volunteer applicants agree to a minimum 3 month commitment, will be required to complete a working interview, and required to complete their volunteer term with an exit interview

A passion for pets is strongly recommended.

K9 Campus Caretaker (General Maintenance/Property Manager)

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Part to Full Time Hours Available

Job Description
New to Karnik (and as we prepare for new and exciting things to come), this position will support the company and the entire team through the daily care, routine maintenance, and management of our facilities, grounds, and professional equipment. As we grow and develop our campus setting, the K9 Campus Caretaker will be instrumental in ensuring that our pet-parent’s first impressions of Karnik are awesome while also ensuring that Team Karnik always has the best, well-maintained, professional gear to assist in providing the best pet care possible. A K9 Campus Caretaker applicant must provide a proven knowledge, past experience, an earned skill-set, or certified training qualifications in order to be considered for such a specified position.

All training applicants will be required to complete a working interview.

A background in general maintenance, property maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lawn care, snow removal, etc is preferred, BUT knowing your way around a toolbox is a requirement*

K9 Coach (Dog Training & Instruction)

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Part to Full Time Hours Available (by appointment)

Job Description
New to Karnik, the position of K9 Coach will support the company through providing individual or group canine training sessions. This position will assure that every training guest has a quality experience through a well organized, structured, and controlled training environment. Our K9 Coaches will ensure that our canine guests receive the appropriate level of training requested to achieve the desired results of our pet-parents. Our training programs will be custom tailored with clear, realistic goals communicated and agreed upon between the Karnik Team and our pet-parents. All canine training applicants must provide a proven knowledge, past experience, an earned skill-set, or certified training qualifications in order to to be considered.

All training applicants will be required to complete a working interview.

Prior canine training experience or hands-on work in a pet care environment is a PLUS!

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It is understood and agreed that any misrepresentation by me in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application and / or separation from the employers' service if I have been employed.

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