Kennel Attendant

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 25 to 44 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
**Work site environment**:

- Confined spaces
- Hot
- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Kennel
- Pet grooming shop
- Dog training school
**Tasks**:

- Bathing/shampooing
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Supervise helpers
- Ear cleaning
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Feed and tend animals
- Care for pets
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Provide customer service
**Animal specialization**:

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

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

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

- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program