Job Description

Job description

Pathfinder Pet Care & Dog Ranch, located in Steveston (Richmond) is seeking a full-time Dog Wrangler and Pet Care Specialist.

NOTE: if you are not qualified or provide a cover letter, please don't apply.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

- Supervise and facilitate safe off-leash dog play with our day camp and overnight guests
- Prep and feed meals
- Assist with client check-ins and check-outs
- Administer medications
- Complete on-going ranch chores related to pet care and facility care

Basic Qualifications:

- Commitment to learning and practicing fear free and positive reinforcement techniques
- Basic understanding of canine behaviour and strong interest in becoming proficient
- Comfortable in working with all breeds, sizes and dog personalities
- Physically fit, strong and willing to work in all weather conditions
- Experience owning your own pets and/or being a primary caregiver for dog(s)
- Must have your own reliable transportation (we are located in a rural setting, not close to a bus stop)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Practice fear free and positive reinforcement techniques
- Solid understanding of canine behaviour
- Confidence and competency working with all breeds, sizes and dog personalities
- Physically fit, strong and willing to work in all weather conditions
- Prefer experience working in a pet care facility (dog daycare/ vet / kennel / horse stable / animal shelter or similar)
- Must have your own reliable transportation (we are located in a rural setting, not close to a bus stop)

Full-time employees are entitled to health & dental benefits after 3 months probation.

Wage negotiable based on experience. Training wage during 1st month.

Eligible for additional raise after successfully completing certification with the PACCC (https://paccert.org/)

To apply: email your cover letter and resume

Job Types: Full-time - 30-40hrs/week - Permanent

Salary: $17.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working as a professional pet care provider in any capacity? Do you have your own vehicle to get to work? It's a 30 minute walk to our location from the nearest bus stop. Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.85-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience owning or being the primary caregiver for dogs? What has been your most challenging job and why? Do you have full-time availability, including weekends? The earliest a shift would start is 7:30am and the latest a shift would end would be 6pm.
Work Location: In person