attendant, veterinary

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Clip animal coat
• Document animal behaviour
• Monitor animal behaviour
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Style animal coat
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Keep records of animals treated
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
• Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
• Clean animal ears
• Maintain and order supplies
• Clip animal nails

Experience and specialization

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available