Pet Care Specialist

Kennel Pet Care Specialist – Escape to the Country Pet Retreat

Location: Between Okotoks & Black Diamond, AB

Position Type: Part-Time / Casual (including Saturdays & Holidays)

Age Requirement: 18+ (insurance requirement)

Escape to the Country Pet Retreat is a premier pet-care facility with a 14-year history, a 4.9-star Google rating, and a reputation for exceeding industry standards in dog and cat care. We are a small, mature, and dedicated team providing top-quality care for a maximum of 55 dogs and 35 cats in a safe, structured, and enriching environment.

Why Work With Us?

• Company perks

• Flexible working hours

• Relaxed, supportive atmosphere

• Casual work attire

• On-the-job training

• Meaningful, rewarding work with animals

• Small team environment (12 employees)

About the Position:

We are hiring a part-time/casual Kennel Pet Care Specialist. This role may require weekends and holidays, with additional weekday shifts—especially during school breaks, summer, and peak holiday periods.

Shift times typically include:

• 7:00am–12:30/1:00pm (Morning shifts are needed as of now)

• 3:00pm–8:30/9:00pm

Applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted within one week of applying. All interviews will be conducted in person on site.

Preferred Candidates Live:

Within 20 minutes of the retreat (12 mins west of Okotoks, 6 mins east of Black Diamond).

Communities of: Okotoks, Diamond Valley and surrounding areas/acreages.

Who We're Looking For:

You must be extremely dependable, motivated, coachable, positive, able to work independently and in a team, confident supervising up to 15-20 dogs, and physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. Must be comfortable working in all weather and have strong customer service skills.

Must Have:

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

• 18+ years of age

• Basic dog and cat handling skills

Assets:

• Pet First Aid certification

• Previous kennel/daycare/veterinary experience

• Grooming experience

• Formal training or courses in animal care

Job Duties:

• Show up on time for every shift

• Greet clients, handle drop-offs & pick-ups

• Escort animals to kennels with belongings

• Supervise dog playgroups

• Feed animals and change water

• Clean dog kennels and cat suites

• Scoop litter boxes and pick up dog waste

• Handle laundry (wash, dry, fold, restock)

• Maintain yard cleanliness

• Load/unload pet food deliveries (up to 50 lbs)

• Work in all weather

• Communicate clearly with staff

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all animals

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Experience with dogs and cats

• Comfortable supervising multiple dogs

• Excellent communication and reliability

• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Have you worked at a dog daycare or pet boarding facility before in a professional manner? Where?
• Do you live within 20 mins of Escape to the Country Pet Retreat?

Licence/Certification:

• Do you have a drivers licence and a reliable vehicle? (preferred)

Work Location: In person