Kennel Attendant

or equivalent experience

**Tasks**:

- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Supervise helpers
- Monitor and document animal behaviour

**Animal specialization**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence

**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**:

- 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