Animal Attendant - Saint John, Canada - Saint John Shelter Ltd
2 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 20 to 32 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment:
- Dangerous
- Noisy
Work setting:
- Animal shelter
Tasks:
- Bathing/shampooing
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Ear cleaning
- Nail clipping
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
Type of pets groomed:
- All breeds of dogs
- Cats
Area of work experience:
- Animal control officer
Animal specialization:
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Security and safety:
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fastpaced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment:
- Computer
Personal suitability:
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or oncall work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits:
- Group insurance benefits
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