Dog Handler - Jobs in Palgrave, ON

Job Description

K9 Ranch has 5 years of experience providing expertise and quality care in the animal care industry. We provide an off leash, social environment on a 28-acre farm just outside of Tottenham, ON. We are focused on providing the highest level of care and enjoyment to the dogs in our boarding and daycare programs! We are looking for high energy individuals committed to providing excellent care, running social groups, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. All of our staff completes a short canine behaviour and psychology training program with us upon hiring, so a joy for learning and growing is important! We are looking for committed, energetic staff to add to our capable team of dog handlers! This job is for you if you have a passion for learning, and growing in your skill set working with dogs and animals! We are looking for individuals who have good flexibility, have their own reliable transportation, are willing to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as we open 7am-8pm 7 days a week and holidays! Job Responsibilities:

• Supervising social groups, and exercising dogs during pack walks.

• Maintaining and updating communication logs regarding behaviour, medication and feeding.

• Administering medication and food to client dogs.

• Providing basic medical care and basic first aid if necessary.

• Examining dogs regularly to ensure health and wellness.

• Bathing and limited grooming tasks.

• Cleaning kennel facilities, including: kennel runs, in-home boarding areas, food and water dishes, poop pick-up in fields, maintaining general cleanliness and safety of dog exercise areas on property.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working in a kennel, or in the pet industry is an asset.

• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast faced environment, and prioritize tasks!

• Organizational skills, and detail-oriented care.

• Ability to lift 50lbs, and a willingness to do basic outdoor chores.

• Flexible availability, and own reliable transportation.

• Commitment to providing friendly and personable customer service to our clients during the drop-off and pick-up of boarding and daycare dogs.

K9 Ranch - Dog Boarding, Daycare and Wellness1230 Concession Road 7, Palgrave, Ontario L0N 1P0T: 905 936 2224K9RANCH.CAJob Types: Full-time, Part-timeExperience:

• Dog Industry: 1 year

Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentSalary: $15.50-$17.00 per hourSchedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

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