Dog Care and Welfare Attendant - Oakville, Canada - Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

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Oakville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Part-time Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Oakville
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Do you have the leadership skills to jump into an organization in the midst of exciting and transformational change?_

At Lions Foundation Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) we help people with medical or physical disabilities lead independent lives by providing them with a dog guide at no cost to support them in their daily lives. The school is unique in offering 7 different programs serving between new clients annually and supporting over 1100 active clients. The school operates out of our central location in Oakville, ON and a breeding and training facility in Breslau, ON with plans to move to our new leading edge facility in early 2023.

The Opportunity:

Part-time Dog Care and Welfare Attendant - Oakville:

The Dog Care and Welfare Attendant is responsible for maintaining the high standard of care to all dogs housed at the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) facility.

This is an active working position, cleaning kennel runs and observing canine medical and behavioural changes to report to the necessary departments.

This is a physically demanding role requiring the majority of time spent standing, lifting, and bending in all weather conditions.

TheDog Care and Welfare Attendant will foster a positive and productive work environment, and supporting a team that can deliver on the assigned work and initiatives.

As a member of the Dog Care and Welfare team, the Dog Care and Welfare Attendant is responsible for training new team members, creation and communication of task outlines, and working collaboratively with other team members and departments to ensure the wellbeing of the dogs is paramount.

Professional canine care knowledge is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Duties:

Maintain a clean and safe Dog Care and Welfare environment
Handle all dogs in a humane and efficient manner
Walk and socialize dogs while adhering to obedience guidelines as set out by instructors
Examine Dogs regularly to ensure good health
Monitor and communicate behaviours or medical concerns in the Dog Care and Welfare department and training environment
Provide medical care to dogs including medications (oral, topical) and assist providing any necessary support
Maintain behaviour and health records
Communicates with Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Supervisor, instructors, veterinary clinic staff, and foster families regarding behavioural and medical issues as required
Accurately follow and modify instructions as needed
Effectively and efficiently manage veterinary emergencies
Train other Dog Care and Welfare team members as needed
Prepare meals and feed dogs, ensuring accuracy
Bathing and grooming of dogs
Responsible for inventory and restocking of kennels as needed
Transport food bags both lifting and driving
Adhere to all workplace health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined
Safe operation of large fleet vehicles to transport dogs between facility locations, to external veterinary appointments, and veterinary emergency clinics as needed
Regularly report to Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Supervisor on all areas of responsibility

Leadership, Communication, and Interpersonal:

Identifies opportunities to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the Dog Care and Welfare Department and puts a focus on continuous improvement
Assists staff with new and ongoing training as required
Leads by example with dedication to workplace duties
To work independently without direct supervision
Open and ongoing communication shift long with coworkers and other departments to ensure all tasks are being addressed
Accurately and confidently communicate medication usage and postsurgery care to other staff and the dog's caretaker
Interact with all staff, volunteers, clients, and the public in a professional manner
Willingness to take on extra tasks and duties as outlined by the Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Supervisor

Contribute to team Effectiveness:

Shares in handling workload for positive results
Works to build collaborative relationships with all LFCDG staff
Excellent time management
Closely liaises and collaborates with other departments regarding the dogs in Dog Care and Welfare care to ensure high level welfare in an efficient manner (Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Supervisor, Instructors, Veterinary Clinic Staff, Career Change Coordinator, and Puppy Program Staff)
Fosters knowledgesharing and communication across all departments and across the organization to ensure collaboration and informed work
Provides any necessary Dog Care and Welfare care for any LFCDG while on Dog Guides Canada property (puppies, dogs in training, breeders, etc.)
Maintain program specific training when walking or exercising dogs as per the instructor's request
To cover shifts at the alternate facility when needed
Performs other duties as required and