Job details
- JobBank Id: 42916454
- JobSeekr Id: 360027
- Kennel Attendant
- Hampton, ON
- 5455 Langmaid Road
- Full time
- Furry Friends Pet Resort
- $1,032 to $1,376
- 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
Work setting
- Animal shelter
- Willing to relocate
- Kennel
- Pet grooming shop
- Dog training school
- 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
- Maintain and order supplies
- Clip animal nails
- Supervise staff or team
- Human resource planning and development
Supervision
- Customer service clerk
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Pet first aid course
Experience and specialization
Dog training expertise
- Obedience
- Canine behaviour problems/modification
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Positive attitude
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gratuities
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week