Kennel Attendant/Animal Rescue Person in Moose Jaw, SK

Overview

The Moose Jaw Humane Society Incorporated

Branch Moose Jaw SK CA

Position:
Kennel Attendant/Animal Rescue Person
Location:
Moose Jaw, SK

The kennel attendant/animal rescue person performs duties to ensure quality care and treatment of all shelter’s animals….

The kennel attendant/animal rescue person performs duties to ensure quality care and treatment of all shelter’s animals. Responsibilities include cleaning of kennels / cages, administering medications, feeding of animals, general grounds keeping, completing relevant paperwork, and other tasks as assigned.

The kennel attendant also serves as an adoption counsellor, and must be able to work independently as well as with a team under minimal supervision. Candidates must be able to give appropriate information to clients regarding adoptions and services available, as well as to educate the public on the shelter’s policies and practices in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate will have excellent observation, reporting and overall communication skills. Applicants must be physically fit and be willing to work in adverse outdoor weather conditions.

This candidate would have to be available to respond to calls regarding injured animals / animals in distress. Applicants must have a valid drivers license.

Experience with companion animals and general breed knowledge would be an asset. The applicant must have excellent customer service skills, be able to maintain confidentiality and deal with the public in a positive, compassionate, and respectful manner.

The mandate and sheltering philosophy of the Moose Jaw Humane Society shall be kept in the forefront at all times when performing job duties and when dealing with the public.

The successful applicant must be mature with a solid work ethic, be reliable, and accountable for all actions. The shifts will include daytime / weekends / holidays. This will include one on-call shift per week. Applicants must be able to work any shift.

Persons applying must bring in a resume. No phone calls please.