WE'RE HIRING PART-TIME Pet Care Attendant – Animal Boarding & Daycare Air Buddies Pet Services Inc.
Location:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Enfield, Nova Scotia Position: Pet Care Attendant Work Environment: 24/7 Pet Boarding & Daycare Facility Join the Air Buddies Team Air Buddies Pet Services Inc. is seeking dedicated, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our professional pet care team. Located on the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Air Buddies is a 24-hour pet boarding and daycare facility committed to providing exceptional care, safety, and comfort for the pets entrusted to us. We are looking for individuals who understand that working with animals is more than simply loving pets. It requires responsibility, patience, attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to animal welfare.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, compassionate daily care to boarding and daycare dogs.
- Supervise dogs during outdoor activities, exercise, and playtime while maintaining a safe environment.
- Prepare and administer meals and medication according to individual feeding/dosage instructions.
- Monitor animal behaviour, health, and overall well-being, promptly reporting any concerns.
- Maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout kennels, suites, play areas, and common spaces.
- Follow established animal handling procedures, safety protocols, and operational policies.
- Assist with pet arrivals, departures, and daily care documentation.
- Communicate professionally with management, coworkers, and clients.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality care. Qualifications & Requirements We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:
- Dependability and punctuality: Consistent attendance and a commitment to scheduled shifts are essential.
- Strong work ethic: Willingness to take initiative, remain productive, and complete assigned responsibilities without constant supervision.
- Animal handling confidence: Comfort working with dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, personalities, and energy levels.
- Attention to detail: Ability to accurately follow feeding instructions, care routines, and safety procedures.
- Professionalism: Respectful communication, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Physical capability: Ability perform physically demanding duties throughout a shift.
- Good judgment: Ability to recognize changes in animal behaviour and respond calmly and appropriately.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work in a 24-hour operation, including shifts that may fall on evenings, weekends, overnight hours, and holidays. Previous experience in a boarding kennel, veterinary clinic, animal shelter, daycare facility, or other animal care environment is considered an asset. What Makes a Successful Air Buddies Team Member? Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Takes pride in doing their job thoroughly and correctly.
- Understands the importance of maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility.
- Is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Recognizes that animals depend on consistent routines and attentive care.
- Can remain calm, patient, and professional in a busy environment.
- Understands that reliability, accountability,
and commitment are essential in a facility responsible for the well-being of animals around the clock. Scheduling & Availability Air Buddies operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Applicants should understand that pet care is an essential daily responsibility, including weekends and statutory holidays. Why Work at Air Buddies? At Air Buddies, you'll have the opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built pet care facility alongside a team dedicated to maintaining high standards of animal care. This position offers hands-on experience with a wide variety of dogs/cats and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in their daily comfort, safety, and well-being.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume outlining their relevant experience, interest in animal care, and general work availability. Email:
[email protected] Subject Line: Pet Care Attendant – Employment Application Please include your availability for weekdays, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts. *Air Buddies Pet Services Inc. appreciates the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
* Air Buddies Pet Services Inc. *Qualified Pet Care. Around the Clock.
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Job Type
Part-time Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour Application question(s):
- Would you be available to work multiple separate shifts in one day on the weekends? Please indicate whether you could work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts on the same day for weekends or which shift could you work
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from our facility at the Halifax Airport for each scheduled shift?
- Are you willing and able to work shifts lasting only two to three hours? Work
Location:
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