Animal Care Attendant - ACA1

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)•Parksville, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the position of Animal Care Attendant. This is a permanent, part-time role with benefits, requiring 32 hours per week, typically scheduled Sundays through Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The position is located in Parksville, BC. The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province, and this role offers an opportunity to join an expanding team during an exciting time of change. The Animal Care Attendant reports to the Animal Centre Manager and is expected to bring energy and enthusiasm to a team environment. The core of the role involves participating in all animal care duties and ensuring optimal levels of care are administered to the animals based on the Five Freedoms. The ideal candidate is an energetic team player with good customer service skills, a basic knowledge of animals and animal welfare, and a deep care for animals, upholding the highest animal care standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers’ License and driver’s abstract
Strong desire to provide excellent customer service skills: patience, professionalism, positive attitude, attention to detail, adaptability
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues, customers and volunteers
Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and common diseases
Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare
Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties
Computer experience: Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Must be flexible and able to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.
Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA
Legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Previous kennel or animal care experience will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Maintain the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary, and efficient manner on an ongoing basis and in a collaborative manner.
Ensure kennels, runs, and cat cages are kept in a manner that is best suited for the animal’s health and welfare as per the ShelterSense protocols.
Monitor the health and welfare of the animals through the maintenance of up-to-date kennel cards, recording information on the whiteboard and daily logs, and completing daily welfare sheets.
Maintain animals on a proper diet ensuring daily feeding, watering, exercise, and enrichment.
Perform general bathing and grooming of animals.
Treat animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and in a manner consistent with the BC SPCA’s five freedoms.
Perform other duties as assigned.