Animal Care Attendant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 3(three) months of animal handling experience is required
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in fast paced environments
• Comfortable dealing with animals of all species and temperaments

Nice To Haves

• A passion for people, performance, and diversity (within the lens of animal welfare)

Responsibilities

• Daily Feeding and cleaning of regular cat and kitten wards
• Daily cleaning and feeding of dogs wards, excluding canine hospital
• Daily cleaning and feeding of small animal wards
• Communicating with volunteers in a respectful and professional manner regarding the needs of animals as needed
• Communicating with other departments regarding animals as needed, in a professional and respectful manner
• Dog place ups
• Provide assistance with ensuring laundry is washed and dried as required
• Provide assistance with washing the dishes
• Socializing with cats in regular wards for enrichment purposes as required
• Walking dogs for enrichment purposes as required
• In kennel enrichment as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including a Health Care Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for personal, family and professional support
• RRSP/DPSP matching program to help you plan for the future
• Paid personal days, vacation, and bereavement time — including for pets
• Discounts on EHS programs and services
• Opportunities for personal and professional learning and growth