Kennel Attendant

4 weeks ago


Kentville, Canada Nova Scotia SPCA Full time

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
**Work setting**:

- Animal shelter
- Kennel
- Associations and non profit organizations
**Tasks**:

- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Ear cleaning
- Nail clipping
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Provide emergency services
- Provide basic information to clients and the public
- Obtain and process information required to provide services
- Maintain work records and logs
- Operate switchboard or telephone system
- Receive and issue payments
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Electronic medical records
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 16 to 32 hours per week