We are seeking a permanent morning Dog Handler/ Kennel Attendant 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.
The shift is 7 am to 3:00 pm Sunday to Thursday.
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
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carp, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What kind of animal handling experience do you have?
- Are you able to work 7 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday?
Experience:
- Professional Animal Handling: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
