Kennel Attendant

4 months ago


Burlington, Canada Halton Hills Doodles Full time

Ontario's Premier Breeder of Australian Labradoodles & Bernedoodles

Our top prioirty is to send home well socialized, happy and healthy puppies. Our staff puts a lot of time, energy and effort into raising gentle and wonderfu family pets.

**We are looking to add 2 more individuals to our team who have an abundant love for dogs Our main goal is to provide exceptional care for our dogs and their puppies.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide daily care for the dogs and puppies on sit/nursery
- Maintaining a clean work environment, this includes cleaning up after dogs/puppies, deep clean and sanitize kennel regularly**:

- Bathing, feeding and exercising dogs and puppies
- Handle any issues that arise with dogs or puppies appropriately and following protocols given by senior staff
- Administering medications as needed by following directions recommended from veterinarian
- Provide enrichment, socialization and basic training to puppies

**Requirements**:

- Basic knowledge and understanding of dog care needs
- Professional, compassionate and understanding when working with people (general public and volunteers) and dogs
- Good dog handling skills with small and large size dogs (in individual and group settings)
- Experience working with dogs is an asset (dog sitter, dog walker, etc)
- Flexibility with work hours, this includes weekends and holidays

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

**Salary**: From $17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7P 0A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person