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kennel attendant
Posted on March 06, 2025 by Employer details Hy Country Kennels & Pet Resort
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Noisy. Work setting: Kennel. Tasks: Bathe and shampoo animals. 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. Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals. Clean animal ears. Maintain and order supplies. Work with a guard dog. Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Pet first aid course. Type of pets groomed: All breeds of dogs. Dog training expertise: Obedience. Canine behaviour problems/modification. Area of specialization: Animal husbandry. 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: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. 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?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.- LocationVernon, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$17.50 to $19.50HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3251211
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 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
- Kennel
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Bathe and shampoo animals
- 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
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Clean animal ears
- Maintain and order supplies
- Work with a guard dog
- Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Pet first aid course
Experience and specialization
Type of pets groomed
- All breeds of dogs
Dog training expertise
- Obedience
- Canine behaviour problems/modification
Area of specialization
- Animal husbandry
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
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
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
Only apply for this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-03-20
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