Kennel Attendant

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
**Work site environment**:

- Hot
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
**Work setting**:

- Kennel
- Pet grooming shop
**Tasks**:

- Bathe and shampoo animals
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Supervise helpers
- Clean animal ears
- Maintain and order supplies
- Administer medications
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Not required
**Type of pets groomed**:

- All breeds of dogs
- Cats
**Animal specialization**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week