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kennel attendant

Vernon , BC V1H 1G2

End Post Date:

January 22, 2026

Job Type:

Permanent employment Full time

Workspace:

Salary:

Industry Type:

Employer:

On site

$ 18.00 to $ 19.50 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week

Waste Management

Hy Country Kennels & Pet Resort

Work Hours:

32 to 40 hours per week

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About the Company

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About the Role

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated. Hot. 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. Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds. Type of pets groomed: All breeds of dogs. Area of specialization: Animal husbandry. Animal specialization: Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.). 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 authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. On call. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

Requirements

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; Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds

Education Requirements

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Skills

Own transportation; Attention to detail; Physically demanding; Handling heavy loads; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Fast-paced environment; Standing for extended periods; Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); More than 45 kg (100 lbs); Client focus; Dependability; Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Flexibility; Judgement; Reliability; Team player

Additional Information

Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Noisy; Work setting: Kennel; 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); Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?; Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours

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