Animal Care Attendant - Stouffville, Canada - Kingfisher International Inc
3 weeks ago
Description
Description:
Animal Care Attendants are highly trained professionals who work as an integral part of our animal health team.
In this position you will use your knowledge and practical skills to provide gold standard veterinary care in support of scientific research.
You will work alongside a team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and scientific researchers.Responsibilities:
- Feeding, cleaning and watering of animals and housing space.
- General animal care, such as nail trims, ear cleaning and providing enrichment.
- Socialization, enrichment and training of animals.
- Handle and restrain animals.
- Assisting in treatment of animals, such as oral administration of medications.
- Performing health observations, reporting concerns to veterinarians.
- Promptly and accurately record data.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Completed an Animal Care/Veterinary Assistant certificate program and/or at least 6 months animal care experience (preferred); OSSD graduate applicants are welcome.
- Strong organization and selfmanagement skills with the ability to multitask.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to function well in a teamoriented environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working Conditions:
- Monday
- Thursday or Tuesday
- Friday
- Typically 84 or 73, some earlier or later shifts depending on needs
- Participation in holiday shifts/overtime shifts required
- Rotational weekend work (2 on, 4 off)
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Long periods of standing and bending.
- Laboratory/animal environment with potential biohazards present.
Compensation:
- Competitive wage commensurate with experience, starting at $20.00/h
- Fully covered health and dental benefits after 3 months
- 5 paid sick/emergency days
- Overtime pay included
- Uniforms provided
- Pet supply discounts
- Paid car mileage for all OT shifts
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stouffville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- animal care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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