Kennel Assistant

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities and Duties**

Duties include but are not limited to:

- keeping cages clean and sanitized
- feeding and picking up after the animals
- monitor dogs in a social setting and walking dogs
- basic grooming ie bath
- examining dogs regularly to ensure good health
- monitoring and communicating to supervisors any abnormalities
- various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, taking out garbage, etc.)
- checking clients in and out
- supervising staff/ student employees
- medicating dogs and cats
- being able to work independently
- excellent time management

**Qualifications and Skills**

The desired applicant must:

- have at least one (1) year of professional experience with animals
- be dependable and punctual
- have great organizational skills, time management and attention to detail
- have experience with computers
- Previous management and/or reception experience is an asset
- be highly motivated, proactive and diligent
- be friendly and possess exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients
- be able to lift at least 50 lbs and be willing and able to safely restrain or move dogs of all sizes
- be able to handle excited dogs who may bark and jump
- be comfortable standing, walking and being active for most of the day
- be flexible with hours and available to work split shifts each day, weekends and holidays
- must have own transportation as there is NO PUBLIC TRANSIT to our facility

**Benefits**

Previous kennel or animal care experience would be an asset.

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-31