Animal Care Attendant
Animal Care Attendant
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Job Description
If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
POSITION: Animal Care Attendant
STATUS: Permanent; FullTime
SHIFT: Thursday to Monday 19pm
LOCATION: Richmond BC
CLASSIFICATION: CUPE 1622
WAGE: Hourly
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
We welcome diversity value differences and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles.
The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.
About the Position:
The main responsibility of the Animal Care Attendant position is to care for the health and welfare of the animals in the Shelter. A subsidiary responsibility is to give support to the front office staff effectively and courteously.
Some specific duties:
Primary Key Responsibilities:
- Working collaboratively with others to maintain the entire physical plant in a clean sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis.
- Maintaining kennel runs and cat cages in a clean sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis.
- To treat animals humanely compassionately and concern and transmit these values to others both on and off the job.
- Provide animals with a proper diet and ensure that they feed and water properly
- Ensuring that animals health and wellbeing are according to the societys animal health policy including administering such medications as specified by the animal health technologist or other authorized shelter staff.
- Maintain a high level of standards to portray to the public the image of the BC SPCA as a compassionate and caring organization.
- Willingly assist in coordinating our volunteer supporting work; in the spirit that we all work together for the benefit of all animals.
- To perform other duties as required which are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the shelter.
- To work collaboratively with other shelter personnel creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff and volunteers and enhancing team performance.
Secondary Key Responsibilities:
- Front office staff assistance may be required in:
- Telephone reception and other communications
- Answering counter inquiries
- Receiving animals for surrender
- All adoption procedures
- License and merchandise sales
- Performance of general office routines and recordkeeping
- Other related duties
- To perform all of the above in a courteous friendly way to clients volunteers and other staff to ensure the highest possible reputation for the shelter and the maintenance of the goodwill of its community
Qualifications you need to have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers License and drivers abstract
- Philosophical harmony with the mission vision and strategic direction of the BC SPCA
- Demonstrated interest in all aspects of animal welfare
- Sound knowledge of animals their breeds characteristics and more common diseases
- Strong desire to provide excellent customer service skills: patience professional 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 selfstarter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
- Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting pushing and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties
- Computer experience: Windows Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel)
- Ability to prioritize demands on time
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BNRR0001
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Min Hiring Rate$21.52
- Max Hiring Rate$21.52
Employment Type
Hourly
