kennel attendant

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Noisy. Police dog/canine services.

Work setting:

Kennel.

Tasks:

• Bathe and shampoo animals.
• Document animal behaviour.
• Monitor animal behaviour.
• Prepare food and feed animals.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures.
• Keep records of animals treated.
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals.
• Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals.
• Clean animal ears.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds.

Type of pets groomed:

All breeds of dogs.

Dog training expertise:

• Obedience.
• Obstacle agility.
• Protection work.
• Search and rescue.

Service experience:

Security.

Area of specialization:

• Animal husbandry.
• Security services.

Animal specialization:

Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.).

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Physically demanding.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling:

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• On call.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.