kennel attendant
Posted on June 27, 2026 by Employer details Hy Country Kennels & Pet Resort
Job details
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 available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. 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.- Location Vernon, BCV1H 1G2
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00 to $20.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3610188
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
- Noisy
Work setting
- Kennel
Responsibilities
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
Experience and specialization
Type of pets groomed
- All breeds of dogs
Area of specialization
- Animal husbandry
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
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
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-11
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