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Veterinary Animal Care Attendant

$35.1k - $44.85k per year
Full-time

Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society

ABOUT US: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a registered non-profit charity located in Calgary Alberta helping over 4000 animals find loving adoptive homes each year. Our mission is to rescue and rehome animals in need and provide community support programs that help people and their pets.
THE ROLE: Reporting to the Shelter Supervisor the Animal Care Attendant will be responsible for leading caregiver shifts facilitating day to day animal husbandry and ensuring that our animal care areas are clean and stocked. Having a strong understanding of animals their behavior and medical needs is important in facilitating appropriate housing and enrichment for animals in our care. At heart you strive to see every animal provided with the highest quality of care during their time at the shelter. Your lifestyle allows you to regularly and consistently maintain a flexible schedule. You are able to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the organization.
ABOUT YOU: Having both a love of people and animals you are naturally optimistic positive friendly and approachable. You are confident with your animal handling skills. You are tech savvy to support entering animal files and other administrative tasks as required. You love engaging with people and are proud of the excellent levels of customer service you provide. At heart you strive to see every animal provided with the highest quality of care during their time at the shelter. Your lifestyle allows you to regularly and consistently maintain a flexible schedule. You are able to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the organization.
Genuine interest in animal welfare.
Animal handling experience; including ability or willingness to work with feral and under socialized animals.
Intermediate to advanced level of office software proficiency in MS Word Excel Internet Google Docs and databases.
Must be able to work Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00am to 7:00pm

CONSIDERED AN ASSET


Previous kennel or animal care experience
Work with shelter staff and caregivers to ensure animals are cared for by AARCS standards and ensure their ongoing well being and quality of life.
Lead shelter shifts including delegating responsibilities and facilitating shift huddles.
Assist with cleaning feeding and general animal husbandry for all animal species.
Administer medication to shelter animals as prescribed by AARCS Veterinary Hospital.
Monitor animal health and behavior documenting and communicating concerns to the veterinary team.
Accurately record animal care activities notes and observations in shelter management software (PetPoint).
Facilitate adoption meet and greets when needed.
Facilitate training for new caregivers and support enrichment volunteer training ensuring all volunteers are equipped to follow AARCS care standards.
Provide and maintain appropriate housing and enrichment for animals ensuring their comfort safety and mental stimulation.
Assist with shelter intake foster home discharges and supply requests as needed.
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

Shifts: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00am to 7:00pm
Start Date: Immediately
Paid vacation statutory holidays and wellness time
Company Benefits (Health Dental Life & Disability) (24 hours/week)
Discounted pet food services and supplies
Public transit accessible
If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process please notify us at as soon as possible.

Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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