ANIMAL ATTENDANT

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, permanent vacancy for an Animal Attendant at Riverdale Farm. The role involves providing daily care for a variety of animals, maintaining sanitary living conditions, monitoring animal health, and assisting with various farm operations. The position requires interaction with the public, participation in media events, and potentially assisting with animal euthanasia. The Animal Attendant will operate heavy machinery and facilitate educational programs for visitors.

Requirements

Considerable experience in large and small animal care
Considerable experience in handling a variety of large and small animals
Experience in maintaining sanitary living conditions for animals
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class 'G' Drivers License
Must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements

Responsibilities

Provides daily care of animals including feeding, watering, basic grooming, cleaning, etc.
Maintains good sanitary living conditions for animals including sanitizing and sterilizing tools and equipment for animal care.
Observes and reports illness or injury to the Veterinarian/Foreperson. Treats minor injuries and/or assists veterinarian in administering health care.
Administers medication, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and vaccinations for animals under the direction of the Veterinarian. Applies flea treatments and parasite controls.
Maintains animal records. Logs vaccinations, medical testing, and procedures, and health/well being of the animal.
Transfers animals from one enclosure/shelter to another as necessary. Travels to various shelter areas to deliver and pick up animals.
Responds to inquiries from public.
Assists with making minor repairs when necessary, including grading of paddocks, repairing fencing, animal feeders and shelters.
Operates heavy machinery including tractors, front-end loaders, snowplows, and forklifts.
Performs demonstrations about the animals and animal related activities to park visitors.
Facilitates classes in conjunction with program staff for paid participants, including teaching young children the proper handling of various animals on the farm.
Informs Foreperson/Supervisor of changes in animals- health and wellbeing. Assists in making decisions on enrichment programs, animal diets, and medical care required.
Monitors inventory of feed and other supplies and informs Foreperson/Supervisor when supplies are low.
Monitors new animals arriving at the farm during quarantine period.
Monitors and cares for animals during birthing or during animal illness. Reports complications to Foreperson/Vet/Supervisor.
Performs perimeter checks and informs Foreperson/Supervisor of any issues.
Captures sick or injured wildlife and coordinates their transfer to Animal Services for ongoing care and public safety.
Safely disposes of dead animals, including wildlife found on property.
Participates in media events.
May be required to perform or assist in the euthanasia of animals.