Kennel Assistant

About us

Beds for Tails Kennels is a modern boarding facility for dogs and cats situated on three acres of gorgeous property located just ten minutes south of Ottawa.

The spacious, climate-controlled indoor/outdoor private suites with adjoining runs, exercise yards and land for nature walks makes our guests stay a holiday of its own.

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Onthejob training
• Flexible working hours

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care and attention to animals in the kennel facility
• Feed and water animals according to their specific dietary needs
• Clean and sanitize kennels and common areas
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of animals, reporting any concerns to the supervisor
• Exercise and socialize animals, ensuring they receive proper mental and physical stimulation
• Administer medications or treatments as directed
• Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
• Maintain accurate records of animal care, including feeding schedules, medications, and behavior observations
• Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing client check in/check out support, providing information about services and answering questions

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with animals preferred
• Ability to handle and restrain animals of various sizes
• Knowledge of basic animal care practices and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with pet owners
• Physical stamina for heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and standing for long periods of time
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed

Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified based on business needs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary:
$16.55-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

- dog management: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greely, ON K4P 1J3 (required)

Work Location:
In person

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