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Kennel Assistant Position

Auckland Region, Auckland City, City Centre (CBD)
Published 1 year ago
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Kennel Assistant Position
Auckland Region, Auckland City, City Centre (CBD),
Published 1 year ago

Description

Kennel Assistant Position
Pets At Whitford is a passionate kennel & cattery boarding with onsite grooming and training. We are seeking an experienced person who shares our passion regarding the best care of our animals including dog handler/yard assistant at our daycare and boarding facility, with professional mannerism and ability to deal face to face with ongoing clients.
You must have be confident handling working with both large and small dogs, initiative is a must as we run a social kennel and have lots of interaction and activities with them.
This job is working within a busy dog daycare and boarding facility for both cats and dogs, and the individual needs the following skills:
A good understanding of animal behaviour and body language – qualification preferred but not necessary for the right candidate
Must be physically capable and able to work independently including using their own initiative.
Must have basic knowledge of dog behaviours and training with general pet care & preparing food
Recognise signs of good / ill health and well-being & act on it
Outside and Inside working and interaction with the animals
Confidence in dealing with not just the animals but their human owners too
General cleaning
Self-management and organisational skills
Punctual and reliable with a great work ethic
Must have own transport and driving license
Work as part of a team
Must have previous experience with animals and their welfare
Flexible with rostered hours, so does include weekend work and possible split shifts
Please note we are rural and there is no public transport, so a drivers licence is essential.
The job does entail rotating weekend shifts, along with public holidays and Christm km as high season periods.
We are looking for employee’s to start immediately. Training will be available and provided to the right candidate.
If this sounds like a team you would like to be apart of, we would love to hear from you.

 

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    Auckland Region, Auckland City, City Centre (CBD)