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Position:
3708 - Kennel Assistant
Organization:
Position Address:
12889 Coleraine Drive, Bolton
Location:
Caledon
Goal

To become familiar with general care, husbandry and behaviour of shelter animals.
Description

As the Volunteer Assistant, Kennel, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

  • Ensure the kennel facilities are sterile and disinfected and maintain overall cleanliness of the facility.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties including laundry, clean and disinfect kennels and other shelter areas.
  • Feed animals, clean food bowls and litter boxes, refill water dishes, prepare food.
  • Exercise and socialize animals.
  • Perform additional duties and undertakes special projects as assigned.
  • Preference given to those enrolled or wishing to enroll in a post-secondary course of Animal Health such as Animal Care, Veterinary Technician or similar.
Benefits

  • Work within a positive team environment.
  • become familiar with the processes of Animal Services such as, stray animal intake, by-law enforcement, animal adoptions.
  • become familiar with animal husbandry and unique needs of shelter animals.
Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience with animals.

    Min Age: 16
    Max Age: 100   
    Police Check: Not required   
    Resume:Required   
    Driver's Licence: Not required   
    Proof of Vaccination: Not required

    Time Commitment
    This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment starting 2025-12-01
    Shifts are available on the following days
     - Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Evening, Sunday Evening

    Volunteers will be scheduled for 1 shift weekly.

    We require candidates to fill the following shifts, 5 candidates total:

     

    Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm

    Saturday 4pm- 6:30pm

    Sunday 4pm- 6:30pm

    Monday 4pm- 6:30pm

    Tuesday 4pm- 6:30pm
    Training

    Online H&S training required (as per Town of Caledon), Fear Free Shelters Certificate. On site orientation and training will be provided.
    More Details
    Areas of Interest: Animal Welfare
    Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace
    Ideal for: Individuals, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults
    Apply before: 2026-12-31
    How to Contact
    Send an Email Message
    Social Media
    http://www.town.caledon.on.ca
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