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Groom - Horse Race Track
Posted on Mar 23, 2021 by Viking Stables Inc.
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Location Innisfree, AB
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Earnings $17.50 hourly
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Work Hours 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 3  Vacancies
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Closing Date May 12, 2021
Employer
Viking Stables Inc.
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Animal Specializations
- Horses
- Thoroughbred horses
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work Setting
Race track
Type of Pets Groomed
Horses
Specific Skills
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Work Site Environment
- Dangerous
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal Suitability
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Dependability
- Reliability
Animal Care Specific Skills
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
Pet Grooming Specific Skills
- Bathing/shampooing
- Pet clipping and styling
How to Apply
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
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Interest in comparing information to monitor and document animal behaviour, and to prepare food and feed animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals
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Interest in assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals; and in using equipment for grooming animals
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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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