We are seeking a permanent morning Dog Handler/ Kennel Attendant to join our team! You will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the animals at our facility, along with their exercise, training, feeding and general facility cleaning.

The shift is 7 am to 1 pm OR 7 am to 3 pm. Priority will be given to candidates that can work at least one day of the weekend.

All staff members must have a reliable method of transportation as public transit is not available in our area.

Responsibilities:

- Exercising the dogs both mentally and physically, including structured daily walks, group/pack activities, treadmill sessions, basic grooming, obedience, and individual attention.

- Confidently walking dogs on leash using a variety of training tools.

- Supervising dogs using a variety of training tools.

- Feeding and administering oral and topical medications as per owner instructions.

- Maintaining client relations through detailed and friendly check ins/outs.

- Documentation of daily staff notes and client charts.

- Taking daily pictures of the dogs and uploading them to our private staff page.

- Cleaning of the facilities, kennel units and exercise areas.

Qualifications:





- Previous professional experience in animal care

- Passion for animal care and a desire to learn new dog care and training skills

- Ability to confidently supervise dogs of all breeds, temperaments, ages and sizes

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

- Ability to perform all job duties to a high standard in a secure and responsible manner

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Ability to be on one's feet and walking for several hours in a day

- Ability to lift dogs and items of up to 50 lbs

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please submit your application by e-mail or by responding directly to this posting.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carp, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What kind of animal handling experience do you have?
- Are you able to work 7 am to 1 pm OR 7 am to 3 pm?

Experience:

- Professional Animal Handling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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