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Animal Attendant job in Calgary, AB with PAWS Dog Daycare, Alberta - alis
This permanent part time Animal Attendant job from PAWS Dog Daycare is offering $15.75 to $18.25 hourly (to be negotiated) for 20 to 40 hours per week.
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Animal Attendant

Employer

PAWS Dog Daycare

Date Posted

April 07, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $15.75 to $18.25 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 20 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Part Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Apr 21, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

PAWS Dog Daycare

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

  • Kennel
  • Pet grooming shop
  • Pet shop
  • Daycare

Tasks

  • Document animal behaviour
  • Monitor animal behaviour
  • Prepare food and feed animals
  • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
  • Keep records of animals treated
  • Supervise helpers
  • Clean animal ears
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Clip animal nails

Type of pets groomed

All breeds of dogs

Animal specialization

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

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Shift
  • Flexible hours
  • Morning
  • On call

Experience

Will train

Employment terms options

  • To be determined
  • Day

Financial benefits

  • Commission
  • Gratuities

Other benefits

  • On-site amenities
  • Team building opportunities
  • Variable or compressed work week

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Animal Attendant is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
METHODICAL

Interest in comparing information to monitor and document animal behaviour, and to prepare food and feed animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals

OBJECTIVE

Interest in assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals; and in using equipment for grooming animals

DIRECTIVE

Interest in handling and nurturing animals when grooming and when assisting breeders; and in training dogs to obey commands and perform specific duties in response to signals

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