Kennel Attendant (Entry-Level) — Start Your Career With Dogs!

Starting as a Kennel Attendant, you’ll gain the foundation to become confident working with dogs in a structured, professional environment. This is the perfect role for someone who loves dogs, thrives in a quick-paced setting, and wants to learn hands-on every day!

You’ll master the essentials of dog care and kennel operations, including:
Understanding basic dog behaviour
Maintaining excellent canine health and wellness
Implementing structure and routine
Keeping a calm, clean, and quiet kennel environment

Your role is critical to the health, safety, and overall experience of every dog in our care — and we’ll make sure you’re trained to succeed!

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day tasks will include (but are not limited to):
Transporting dogs safely to and from kennels
Ensuring dogs always have fresh food and water
Keeping kennels spotless by cleaning waste, debris, hair, and spills
Disposing of trash quickly and properly
Grooming dogs and assisting with basic treatments when needed
Maintaining a comfortable environment (air temperature, ventilation, etc.)




Communicating any significant changes in a dog’s behaviour or health to Trainers
Supporting emergency procedures, including evacuating animals if needed
Working in a confined space and staying focused during busy shifts

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Previous experience caring for animals (an asset, but not required)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs unaided
A genuine passion for dogs and animal welfare
The ability to stay calm, focused, and reliable in a busy setting

Availability

We’re looking for team members who are available to work:
Evenings
Weekends
Public holidays

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Animal Attendant Waterford
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📍 Waterford