Job details
- JobBank Id: 44879272
- JobSeekr Id: 412116
- Animal Attendant
- Calgary, AB
- 1313 16 Avenue SW
- Part time leading to full time
- PAWS Dog Daycare
- $15.75 to $20.00
- 20 to 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Kennel
- Pet grooming shop
- Pet shop
- Daycare
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Document animal behaviour
- Monitor animal behaviour
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Supervise helpers
- Clean animal ears
- Maintain and order supplies
- Clip animal nails
Experience and specialization
Type of pets groomed
- All breeds of dogs
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
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
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Commission
- Gratuities
Other benefits
- On-site amenities
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week