animal attendant

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Kennel
• Pet grooming shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Document animal behaviour
• Monitor animal behaviour
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Style animal coat
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Keep records of animals treated
• Supervise helpers
• Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
• Clean animal ears
• Maintain and order supplies
• Clip animal nails
• Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals
• Professionalism in customer service

Experience and specialization

Type of pets groomed

• All breeds of dogs

Technical experience

• Sanitation and hygiene

Animal specialization

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week