Job details
- JobBank Id: 41844691
- JobSeekr Id: 259430
- Animal Attendant
- Saint John, NB
- Part time leading to full time
- Saint John Shelter Ltd
- $18.20
- 24 to 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dangerous
- Noisy
Work setting
- Animal shelter
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Bathe and shampoo animals
- 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
- Clean animal ears
- Clip animal nails
Experience and specialization
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.)
Additional information
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
- Fast-paced 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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)