Position TitleAttendant, Dog Care and WelfareLocationCNIB Guide Dogs Canine CampusReports ToManager, Canine CareScope and Summary of Primary ResponsibilitiesAs an attendant, Dog Care and Welfare, the employee is responsible for providing a high level of care for the dogs and puppies staying at the CNIB Guide Dogs Canine Campus, achieving skills and knowledge checks and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. The Attendant, Dog Care and Welfare will act as an ambassador for CNIB Guide dogs, promoting positive public image for the visitors and volunteers to CNIB's Canine Campus and supports the Association's strategic direction while working at the campus.Essential FunctionsThe Attendant, Dog Care and Welfare position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:provide daily care for dogs who are boarding at the campus while on shiftassist with kennel maintenance. This includes cleaning, disposing of dog feces, scrubbing and drying dog podsComplete required theoretical and practical inputs to pass dog care and welfare skills and knowledge checks.handling dogs appropriately in all situations following advice from Manager Canine Care, Technical Training Team and Veterinary Health Teamreceive dogs at campus intake and prepare dogs for campus exitbathing, grooming, feeding, exercising and enrichment of dogschecking dog's health and administering treatments, medicationsmonitoring the behaviour of the dogs in their care including monitoring for signs of stress and any behaviour issues that need to be addressed with the dogs' trainermaintain records of dogs' behaviour while living in the dog pods, health and any other issues and enter into Salesforce DogTrackerhelp handle dogs who are being checked by veterinary team or trainerssupport Canine Enrichment Volunteers on shiftother duties as assignedRelationships with Manager, Canine Carementor and provide ongoing support for roleschedule shiftsOther Attendants,



Dog Care and Welfarework collaboratively to attend to the day-to-day needs of all dogs and puppies at the Canine CampusVeterinary Advisorwork collaboratively to ensure all dogs health needs are metarrange vet appointments for local puppies and dogs in trainingadvise on hygiene and safety procedures and protocols to protect the health of dogsadvise and assist with physical and mental health issues of individual dogshelp with regular health checks on dogsassist to maintain a healthy nutrition plan for all dogs at the Canine CampusGuide Dog Trainers / Guide Dog Mobility Instructorscommunicate regarding the individual needs of dogs in training – health, behavioural, trainingdiscuss day-to-day routines of each dog in trainingPuppy Development Trainersdiscuss boarding needs of puppiesprovide details of new dogs as they enter Canine Campus for trainingVolunteers (Puppy Raisers and Boarders)discuss care and/or boarding needs at Canine Campusarrange for provision of dog food as necessaryLead, Buddy and Ambassador Dog Trainercommunicate regarding the individual needs of future Buddy Dogs – health, boarding, behaviour, trainingassess the health and other care needs of individual and groups of dogs to ensure the highest quality of care possibleact immediately and effectively when facing emergencies involving dog healthact immediately and effectively when dealing with other serious dog/puppy issues, e.G. lost dogQualificationsknowledge and understanding of dog care needs, canine health and diseases and basic veterinary careability to effectively administer dog health treatmentsknowledge and understanding of small animal husbandry, especially the maintenance of a high standard boarding facility for dogs, e.G. control of infectious diseases,



provision of a safe and happy accommodation for all dogs in their careknowledge of environmental enrichment programs to maintain good mental health in all dogs in their caregood dog handling skills, especially with larger breed dogs and groups of dogsability to perform various health and care procedures such as grooming, bathing, basic health checks and nail trimming.knowledge of dog nutrition and weight maintenancegood understanding of dog behaviourprofessional, compassionate and understanding when working with both people (staff, vets, volunteers and the general public) and dogsphysical stamina to handle large dogs, heavy loads (dog food, etc)flexibility with work hours: the attendants will be required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal EnglishDemonstrated aptitude for dog handling; Ability to practically apply theoretical knowledgeAbility to undertake the physical demands of the role, including walking long distances, controlling and walking with a range of dog breeds, ages, and temperamentsEnthusiastic team player who can also work well independentlyProficient in the use of MS OfficeCurrent valid driving licenceHigh school diplomaLegally eligible to work in CanadaExcellent interpersonal skillsAccredited learning and previous experience in the areas of animal welfare and/or behaviour an asset (i.E.: experience in Kennels)Knowledge of dog handling and training techniques/approaches, basic dog care, and first aid an assetWork Environment (indicate working conditions)CNIB Canine Campus "dog pods", facilities and agile office areasCNIB Canine Campus propertyEmployee is exposed to kennel noise, cleaning and antibacterial solutions and dust, animal dander and hair in confined areas such as vans and kennels.CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process

📌 Attendant, Dog Care And Welfare (Lanark Highlands)
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📍 Lanark Highlands