- Provide daily care for dogs who are boarding at the campus.
- Assist with kennel maintenance. This includes disposing of dog feces, scrubbing and drying dog pods.
- Handling dogs appropriately in all situations following advice from the GDMIs, GDTs and the supervisor.
- Bathing, grooming, feeding, exercising dogs.
- Checking dog's health and administering treatments, medications.
- Monitoring the behaviour of the dogs in their care including monitoring for signs of stress and any behaviour issues that need to be addressed with the dogs' GDMI or GDT.
- Maintain records of dogs' behaviour while living in the dog pods, health, and any other issues.
- Help handle dogs who are being checked by vet advisor or supervisor.
- Knowledge and understanding of dog care needs, canine health and diseases and basic veterinary care.
- Ability to effectively administer dog health treatments.
- Knowledge and understanding of small animal husbandry, especially the maintenance of a high standard boarding facility for dogs, , control of infectious diseases, provision of a safe and happy accommodation for all dogs in their care.
- Knowledge of environmental enrichment programs to maintain good mental health in all dogs in their care.
- Good dog handling skills, especially with larger breed dogs and groups of dogs.
- Ability to perform various health and care procedures such as grooming, bathing, basic health checks and nail trimming.
- Knowledge of dog nutrition and weight maintenance.
- Good understanding of dog behaviour.
- Professional, compassionate and understanding when working with both people (staff, vets, volunteers and the general public) and dogs.
- Physical stamina to handle large dogs, heavy loads (dog food, etc.).
- Flexibility with work hours: the attendants will be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Current Ontario driver's licence.
- Minimum high school diploma.
- Education in an animal care field an asset, Veterinary Technologist, Veterinary Technician.
- Experience working with dogs in roles such as dog sitter, vet assistant, dog walker, boarding kennel attendant, dog groomer, animal control officer or obedience trainer.
- Other college or university degrees in an animal care related field an asset.
- Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
- Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
- CNIB Canine Campus "dog pods", facilities and agile office areas
- CNIB Canine Campus property
Attendant, Dog Care and Welfare - Carleton Place, Canada - CNIB Foundation
Description
Attendant, Dog Care and Welfare
Permanent, Full Time and Part Time Available
Carleton Place, ON
CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for an Attendant, Dog Care and Welfare Reporting to the Supervisor, Dog Care and Welfare, the Attendant, Dog care and Welfare is responsible for Providing a high level of care for the dogs and puppies staying at the CNIB Guide Dogs Canine Campus. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
Your impact at CNIB
Requirements
Who you are:
We want to hear from you if you have:
Work Environment
Benefits