Dog Handler

Work site environment

• Hot
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Noisy

Work setting

• Kennel

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• 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
• Clip animal nails
• Monitor and document animal behaviour
• Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Pet first aid course

Experience and specialization

Type of pets groomed

• All breeds of dogs

Dog training expertise

• Obedience

Area of specialization

• Animal husbandry

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities