Dog Handler

**MUST LOVE DOGS**

Doggieville is a 6,800 sq. ft. facility that offers Daycare, Grooming and a Learning & Wellness Centre. We are York Region's premier centre for dogs providing exceptional customer service and a fun experience for our furry guests in a clean and safe environment. We are a very busy facility and are looking for part time/full time dynamic and enthusiastic dog handlers to join our team

**Job Description/Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Supervise and monitor daycare dogs during exercise, socialization and play to ensure their safety
- Positive interaction with the dogs and encourage good doggie manners
- Engage dogs in group play, scheduled activities and basic training
- Pick up and clean up after dogs
- Feed dogs and administer medications when required
- Maintain a clean facility - tidy, clean, vacuum, mop and disinfect
- Opening and closing duties
- Interact with clients in a professional manner

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Minimum 19 years of age or older
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Knowledge of different dog breeds, their behaviours and body language (preferred)
- Have previous animal care, hands on experience with dogs in a professional environment (preferred)
- Must be comfortable around dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Be confident in a very busy environment
- **This is a very physically active position requiring standing for extended periods, lots of cleaning and some light/heavy lifting**:

- Be flexible with work schedule (days, evenings and weekends)
- have a passion for dogs
- be mature, hard working and have a positive attitude
- be punctual, responsible and reliable
- be both a team player and able to work individually
- be able to multitask
- be a self starter
- have great customer service and interpersonal skills

**Working Hours**:
We are open Monday to Friday 7am to 6:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person