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dog handler

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Employer details Hy Country Kennels & Pet Resort

Job details

  • LocationVernon, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary17.50 to 19.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3009398

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Hot
  • Outdoors
  • Wet/damp
  • Noisy

Work setting

  • Kennel

Responsibilities

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
  • Clip animal nails
  • Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Pet first aid course

Experience and specialization

Type of pets groomed

  • All breeds of dogs

Dog training expertise

  • Obedience

Area of specialization

  • Animal husbandry

Animal specialization

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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-11-01

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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