Kennel Attendant - Carp, Canada - Dog World

Dog World

Verified Company

Carp, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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.

There are multiple different shifts available, including start times of either 7:00 am or 1 pm. Weekend and 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 fastpaced, highpressure 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