kennel attendant

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Employer details Wag Dog Daycare & Boarding Centre

Job details

We?re Growing & Hiring 2 Kennel Attendants As Wag continues to grow, we?re looking for another Kennel Attendant to join our team! Our goal is to maintain safe staff-to-dog ratios while providing exceptional care for every pup. What you need to know: -Permanent, year-round position (not seasonal) -8-hour shifts between 7 AM?6 PM and evening shifts 5/7 PM?10 PM -Must be available during school hours. We?re happy to work around university class schedules within reason. -Available weekends and holidays We?re looking for someone who: -Has experience working with dogs -Is comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and safely assisting with dog altercations if needed -Is reliable, hardworking, and thrives in a fast-paced environment \*\*Real talk: This isn?t a job where you?ll cuddle dogs all day (although that?s definitely a perk!). Wag is known for being an exceptionally clean facility, so cleaning and caring for the dogs go hand in hand. As part of our hiring process, selected applicants will complete a 1-hour working interview to ensure it?s a great fit for everyone. Think you?re the right fit? Send us your resume and a brief introduction to wagsask@gmail.com?we?d love to meet you! This job consists of many responsibilities that include but are not limited to? -cleaning duties (vacuuming, mopping, wiping structures and couches, dishes, garbages, washing walls, sanitizing kennels, etc) -playing and caring for dogs in our care-cleaning up any bodily fluids (poop, pee, vomit) immediately inside and outside (this includes if a dog has poop in its fur- they must be cleaned properly). -managing behaviours/groupings. *You must be comfortable separating dogs (it is very rare, but this means separating dogs in a tiff/fight)* -taking pictures and reporting details -managing dogs up to 220lbs -must be able to lift 50 lbs -comfortable around all breeds and sizes of dogs -reporting and administering medication -reporting feedings -responding to and following additional/medical needs amongst the dogs (ex. Seizures, hearing impaired, blind, anxiety, allergies, etc)- this will be taught! -using POS system and having exceptional customer service -you will be working with another employee most of the time so English communication skills are essential for safety reasons -must be open to working alone on quieter days/nights (our ratios are typical 1:15 depending on needs) This job is NOT sitting on the couch petting dogs all day-We rarely are sitting down! Must be willing to do 5 online courses on canine first aid, reading canine first aid, customer service, adding a new dog and group management (we pay for this, but it is done on personal time with a completion bonus) Pay: Starting at $15.35/hr -casual dress but professional (ex no pajamas). You must wear a slip lead at all times (provided). -free on-site parking We are open 7 days a week 6/7am to 10pm, 365 days a year If you would like to apply please email wagsask@gmail.com with your resume AND availability. If you have sent in a resume, please resend if you?re still interested. Job Types: Part-time, Casual Pay: $15.35-$19.00 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * On-site parking * Store discount Application question(s): * Do you have experience or education working with dogs? Work Location: In person