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Do you love dogs?
VIP Pet Care is looking for full/part time kennel technicians.
We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic team players who can maintain a positive attitude in busy atmosphere. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, be able to follow directions, problem solve independently, and ability to work in a team environment.
Some of the duties include managing groups of dogs, picking up waste, feeding/ watering/ administering medications, mopping, cleaning bathroom, laundry, dishes, and handling cats. This is a physically demanding job that requires prioritization skills, attention to detail and of course the love of animals!
Hours: we are looking to fill all positions including early mornings starting at 5am and evenings up till 10pm. Ideal applicants will be available either Sun-Sat 6:00 am-12:00 pm OR Sat/Sun anytime and Mon-Fri 3:00 pm-10:00 pm
Customer service experience, First Aid certificate, and possessing class 5 licence are all an asset.
Applicants will need to be available to start at 6 am Monday-Friday.
We are accepting applicants in person only: please bring your resume to 639 Adams Street within business hours
Mon-Fri 6-11 am and 3-8 pm
Sat&Sun 8-11 am and 2-4 pm
Please no phone calls
Please note that bus routes to our facility may not accommodate your needs.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Keep records of animals treated
Work Setting
- Kennel
Specific Animal Care Skills
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
Pet Grooming Experience
- Nail clipping
- Flea baths
- Ear cleaning
- Bathing/shampooing
Type of Pets Groomed
- All breeds of dogs
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Animal Care Experience
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)