Kennel Hands Wanted

Working in Animal Rescue is truly rewarding!

Our goal at Doggie Rescue is to rehome abandoned animals; Primarily dogs but we also have a small cat shelter.

The process of rehoming animals involves rescuing them from pounds, caring for and rehabilitating them and then finding the right home for them. This process is a labour of love and it certainly is – Not – achieved without hard work!

We are looking for people to join our Team who are Passionate about Animal Rescue, are Hard-Working and Reliable.

Working with animals, especially Rescue Dogs, requires switched-ON handlers who can physically manage the energy levels and strength of various types of dogs from small to large breeds.

Successful applicants also need experience with, or be willing to learn, how to handle dogs with specific handling requirements related to behavioural issues, such as fear of meeting new people and dog aversion.

Shifts are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Feeding, cleaning, exercising and caring for the dogs and cats makes up the bulk of the work and you need to be able to get hands-ON and dirty from the get-GO!

If you are a pro-active person who is reliable, switched-on and genuinely Loves dogs, cats and animals, this is the job for you!

Two Kennel Hand Pathways

There are two separate opportunities available:

1. Working with the large and medium sized shelter dogs:

• Work includes:
• Moving dogs around from night quarters to day areas and vice versa
• Exercising dogs
• Feeding
• Cleaning dog areas
• Cleaning cat cages and enclosures and feeding cats
• Laundry
• Food preparation
• Observing for any issues/ abnormalities
• Interfacing and working with volunteers
• There are 3 types of shifts:
  • AM: 7/7:30am-1pm
  • PM: 1pm-5:30pm
  • Full Day: 7/7:30am-5:30pm

Attributes we are looking for:

• Team player that shows initiative
• Excellent communication skills with management, team members and volunteers
• Good at following directions and able to complete tasks as part of a team and independently

Other Considerations:

• For the right person that demonstrates a high standard of work and leadership skills, this position has the opportunity to progress to a team leader role that involves the responsibility of leading the kennel hand team
• Having a car is desirable
• This role is most suitable for younger people who can handle stronger dogs and like to work in a busy environment as a part of a team

To apply for this position send your CV to kennelmanager@doggierescue.com

2. Working with smaller dogs:

Work includes:

• Moving dogs around from night quarters to day areas and vice versa
• Feeding
• Cleaning dog areas
• Laundry
• Food preparation
• Observing for any issues/ abnormalities
• Interfacing with volunteers
• Shifts are usually 5hrs

Attributes we are looking for:

• Self-starter, team player who can work alone when needed
• Excellent communication skills with management, team members and volunteers
• Appreciate and follow directions from Lead Kennel Hands

Other Considerations:

• Having a car is desirable
• This role is most suitable for older or more mature individuals who enjoy working in a quieter environment mostly independently but also as part of a small team

To apply for this position send your CV to: Monika@DoggieRescue.com

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