Kennel Assistant - Morinville, Canada - Second Chance Animal Rescue Society

Second Chance Animal Rescue Society

Verified Company

Morinville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking help at the Morinville Rescue Centre to ensure daily operations run smoothly and pets feel secure and cared for until they find their forever homes.

If you're the meticulous type who finds joy in cleanliness, organization, and completing tasks, we want you on our team.

Expect lots of pet interaction, a fast pace, heavy lifting, lots of cleaning and piles of laundry, but the reward of finding loving homes for pets in need makes it all worthwhile.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete the daily cleaning procedures to maintain a healthy and safe environment
Enter medical and behavioural information into our shelter management program
Administer any necessary medications
Ensure all animals are receiving adequate nutrition and exercise
Transporting animals to and from vet appointments
Work closely with volunteers in a courteous and manner
Communicate animal related health and behavioural concerns and any occupational hazards to management
Respond to any emergencies as needed
Assist with facility maintenance

Qualifications:

Must have a genuine concern for the wellbeing of animals
Be able to work outside in all weather conditions
Organized, detail oriented, and reliable
Good interpersonal communications skills
Basic data entry computer skills
Emotional resilience to handle difficult and stressful situations
Ability to set priorities and manage workloads with mínimal supervision
Class 5 Drivers License

Experience

Must have experience handling dogs and cats

Working conditions:

Most work is performed in a normal shelter setting; potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases; potential exposure to feral and scared animals; exposure to high noise levels; potential for animal bites and scratches when handling animals; exposure to cleaning products; exposure to various weather conditions.

Physical Activities Include:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance and heavier amounts with assistance; sitting at a desk, performing data entry; driving shelter vehicles; bending, squatting, cleaning, crawling, performing physical examinations on animals, animal restraint, handling needles and syringes.

This position description reflects the general duties of the position, but it is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties that may be inherent in the position._

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 25 per week

Benefits: