dog handler

dog handler

Offer parameters
Hy Country Kennels & Pet Resort
$17,5-$19,5 an hour
Vernon, BC, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 32 to 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Wet / damp
  • Noisy

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
  • Clip animal nails
  • Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Pet first aid course

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.)

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

  • 2 years to less than 3 years
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