Part-Time | Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays

Do you have professional experience working with dogs and enjoy staying active? Endeavour K9 is looking for a dependable, hardworking Kennel Attendant to join our team.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on position in a busy dog training, boarding, and daycare facility. Every day is different, and no two dogs are the same.

Requirements

Applicants must

- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a minimum of one year of professional animal care experience (boarding kennel, daycare, veterinary clinic, shelter, grooming salon, or dog training facility)
- Have reliable transportation
- Be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Be comfortable working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and behaviours
- Be willing to use a variety of training equipment, including slip leads, martingales, prong collars, long lines, Haltis, food rewards, and electronic collars under staff guidance

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Dog Care

- Safely handle and supervise dogs with a variety of behaviours
- Feed dogs according to individual instructions
- Administer medications as directed
- Walk, exercise, and socialize dogs while reinforcing basic obedience
- Supervise structured playgroups
- Monitor each dog's health and behaviour
- Maintain accurate health and behaviour records

Kennel & Facility Care
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect kennels, play areas, and common spaces
- Laundry, dishes, garbage removal, and general housekeeping
- Restock kennel and retail supplies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility
- Follow all health and safety procedures

Customer Service
- Welcome clients and check dogs in and out
- Answer phones and emails
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maintain accurate client records

Training Support




- Assist trainers with dogs enrolled in training programs
- Help during group classes
- Reinforce handling and obedience exercises as directed
- Work dogs in daycare, or add on for boarding.

Physical Requirements

This position requires someone who can:

- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for most of their shift
- Lift and carry 50 lbs (23 kg) or more
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Be physically active throughout the entire shift
- Work around pet hair, dander, barking, cleaning products, and dogs of all temperaments

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

- Reliable and punctual
- Calm and patient
- Physically fit and hardworking
- A quick learner
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about providing exceptional care for dogs
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized facility

Position Details

- Part-time
- Must be available for days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Additional hours may be available during busy periods and vacation coverage

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.05 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Application question(s):
- We have staff from 7:00am- 10:00pm with rotating shifts. One shift could be 7-4 or 1-10. Are you able to work all shifts?
- Are you within driving distance of our location? And are you comfortable driving in all weather?
- We are looking for Weekdays, evenings and weekends. What is your availability?
- Do you have a minimum of 1 year of professional-related experience working with animals this includes dog boarding, dog daycare, and dog walker? REQUIRED
- Are you willing to work with dogs with behavioural problems and bite histories?
- What type of training tools are you familiar with? What tools do you prefer not to work with?

Experience:
- skilled dog handling ?: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Kennel Attendant Part Time (West Montrose)
🏢 Endeavour K9
📍 West Montrose