Kennel Attendant - Chilliwack, Canada - Chilliwack Dog Training

Description

MUST LOVE DOGS, BE A SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL & POSSESS EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS - this is something we can not teach you on the job


POSITION:
Kennel Attendant


TYPE:
Part

• Time

HOURS:
hrs (Monday-Friday)


LOCATION:
Greendale, Chilliwack, BC


WAGE:
$17 per hour for 3-month trial period; $18-20 per hour after trial is completed


STARTING DATE:

ASAP

SHIFTS
Shifts range from 6:45am - 11:45am and/or 1pm-6/6:30pm, Monday - Friday


About the Position
The main responsibilities of the Kennel Attendant position are to care for the health and welfare of the dogs in the facility including cleaning, exercising / feeding / medicating dogs & more cleaning


Primary Key Responsibilities

• Provide dogs with proper care and ensure that they are fed, watered, medicated, socialized & exercised properly.
• To treat dogs humanely, compassionately and with concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job.
• To treat clients with happiness & respect and give them daily updates on their dog's day at pickup.
• Working to maintain the entire facility is clean, sanitary, and run efficiently on an ongoing basis.
• Maintaining kennel runs, training facility & office are cleaned & well organized in an efficient manner on a daily basis.
• To perform other duties, as required, which are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
• To work collaboratively with other staff (kennel, office & training staff), creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff to enhancing team performance.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation (we are not located on a bus route)
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service: patience, caring, professional, positive attitude, attention to detail, adaptability
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues & customers
• Highly motivated selfstarter who takes initiative with mínimal supervision
• Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties
• Ability to prioritize demands on time

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Previous animal care or kennel experience is considered a great asset_


How to apply

Resumes AND cover letter, saying a bit about yourself & why you are interested in working with us.


Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: per week


Salary:
$17.00-$20.00 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location:
In person