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Work setting
- Animal shelter
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
- Supervise helpers
- Clean animal ears
- Maintain and order supplies
- Provide flea bath treatments to animals
- Clip animal nails
Type of pets groomed
- All breeds of dogs
- Cats
Dog training expertise
- Canine behaviour problems/modification
Area of specialization
- Animal husbandry
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Security and safety
- Bondable
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Evening
- Shift
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend