kennel attendant
Posted on
June 27, 2024
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Dog World
Job details
We are seeking full-time Dog Handlers/ Kennel Attendants to join our team! You will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the animals at our facility, along with their exercise, training, feeding and general facility cleaning.
Shifts are 7 am to 3 pm or 1 pm to close. Preference will be given to candidates who can work at least one weekend day per week. Holiday availability is a MUST.
All staff members must have a reliable method of transportation as public transit is not available in our area.
Responsibilities:
- Exercising the dogs both mentally and physically, including structured daily walks, group/pack activities, treadmill sessions, basic grooming, obedience, and individual attention.
- Confidently walking dogs on leash using a variety of training tools.
- Supervising dogs using a variety of training tools.
- Feeding and administering oral and topical medications as per owner instructions.
- Maintaining client relations through detailed and friendly check ins/outs.
- Documentation of daily staff notes and client charts.
- Taking daily pictures of the dogs and uploading them to our private staff page.
- Cleaning of the facilities, kennel units and exercise areas.
Qualifications:
- Previous professional experience in animal care
- Passion for animal care and a desire to learn new dog care and training skills
- Ability to confidently supervise dogs of all breeds, temperaments, ages and sizes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to perform all job duties to a high standard in a safe and responsible manner
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to be on one's feet and walking for several hours in a day
- Ability to lift dogs and items of up to 50 lbs
If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please submit your application by e-mail or by responding directly to this posting.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $16.55-$18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 ? 44 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Every Weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Tips
Application question(s):
* Please list your preferred number of work hours per week, days of the week you are available, and times of day you are available.
* What kind of animal handling experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
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LocationCarp, ON
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Salary$16.55 to $18.50HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9340693368
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