Animal Care Attendant - ACA1
$45,760–$45,760 year
On-siteParksville, British Columbia, Canada
Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaOn-sitePart Time$45,760–$45,760 yearHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Maintain the physical plant in a clean, sanitary manner while ensuring kennels, runs, and cat cages meet animal health and welfare protocols. Monitor animal welfare through daily logs, welfare sheets, feeding, watering, exercise, and enrichment. Perform general bathing, grooming, and humane treatments consistent with the Five Freedoms. Manage up-to-date kennel cards and whiteboard information. Work seven days a week in a physically demanding role requiring heavy lifting, with a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Previous kennel or animal care experience will be considered an asset
- Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare
- 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
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Desired Qualifications
- Previous kennel or animal care experience
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