Kennel Assistant

We are seeking a new member to join our team at Clovelly Kennels.

Our team here at Clovelly Kennels take pride in our work and offer our best of care to guests. We treat our furry guests like they’re apart of the family.

Our Kennel Assistant position has the following duties:

- Participate in the daily care of pets, cleaning and maintenance of boarding facility
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kennel by following scheduled cleaning procedures, as well as various kennel duties relating to animal care
- Clean and disinfect pet kennels, outside runs and enclosures
- Proper and safe disposal of pet waste
- Ability to work with all dog and cat breeds
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Walking and playing with dogs and cats
- Proper and safe handling of pets
- Attention to detail
- Work mostly outside, must be able to work in extreme weather
- Ability and strength to manage the demanding physical requirements of this position including, bending, lifting, standing etc. for the majority of shift as well as handling dogs over 40kg.

Shifts are based on kennel volume, high season being holidays and summer months. Must be available for weekends and holidays. Seeking part time/full time position.

Previous animal experience and customer service experience preferred.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Must follow all COVID-19 guidelines as set out by the ministry of health as well as Clovelly Kennels protocols.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grimsby, ON L3M 1T1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person