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- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Paid time off
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Animal Care Attendant

Cambridge & District Humane Society -
Cambridge, ON

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Fixed term contract
$17.50–$21.18 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Post-secondary education
First Aid Certification
Animal welfare
Communication skills
Driving Licence
Time management

Full job description

Job description

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY ANIMAL CARE (KENNEL CLEANING AND HANDLING) EXPERIENCE DO NOT APPLY. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Cambridge and District Humane Society (CDHS) promotes and ensures the health, safety and humane treatment of animals through public education and the provision of care and shelter for those animals in need within our community.

We Believe

Animals are a natural part of our environment. No animal should suffer.

All animals deserve our respect and compassion. All animals should have appropriate shelter/protection. Animal ownership is a privilege.

Reporting:

Overall Shelter Operations (Executive Director). Animal Care duties, direct report to the Animal Care Supervisor for scheduling and mentorship.

Animal Care Job Description – Part Time

**Rate of pay is not reflected in the ad: We have competitive hourly rates based on animal care experience that are higher than the suggested rate by Indeed.

Hours/Shift:

· Weekday, weekend and stat holidays as required
Business Hours Monday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm and Sundays 8:30am-3:30pm

· Hours subject to change based on the needs of the Shelter

· Monthly schedules are distributed 2-4 weeks in advance

· The CDHS operates 365 days a year.

Job Summary & Accountabilities

· Feeding, bathing and care of all animals within the Shelter

· Administration of medications, vaccinations and blood collection

· Monitoring health, behavior and well being of animals within the Shelter

· Interact with all animals in a safe and respectful manner

· Ability to handle and interact with large dogs

· Handling and restraint of animals (wild and domestic)

· General cleaning and disinfecting of facility and equipment (cages/kennels), as well as common areas kitchen/bathrooms, laundry, dishes, scrubbing floors, etc.

· Compliance with PPE, disinfection protocols and Occupational Health & Safety

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

· Ensure that all Clients and members of the public receive professional and friendly service

· Assist with efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners which include, checking animals daily for the presence of identification and matching lost and found reports

· Other duties as required

Education/Experience Required:

· Animal Care: hands on experience working directly with animals in a veterinary clinic or previous Shelter experience

· Post secondary education and/or experience in a related field

· Knowledge of dog breeds, traits and behaviour

· Knowledge of feline coat colours, patterns and behaviour

· Comfortable in handling and interacting with animals with severe aggression and/or behavior challenges that may be unknown

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment

· Physically fit with the ability to stand for long periods of time and comfortably lift and carry 50 pounds

· General knowledge of animal welfare and humane society activities

Key Qualifications for this position:

·Excellent time management skills, highly organized, show initiative, resourceful, proactive and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
Excellent decision-making skills
Confident
Rabies Vaccinated (will be a requirement of the job)
Trained in First Aid & CPR (preferred)
Honesty & Integrity
Compassionate and dedicated to animal welfare
Excellent communication skills working in a team environment and also with the public
Reliable
Negative Police Record Search (requirement of the job)
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (requirement of the job)

Start Date: as soon as possible after an offer is made.

Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

Job Types: Part-Time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months with an option to renew based on the organization’s needs and employee's performance

Full-time hours: 15.0-30.0 hours per week (weekends 8:30am to 4:30 pm)

Hourly wage: based on job related experience.

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Animal care with a kennel environment (does not include pet store experience or dog sitting)
Diploma in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician

Shift availability:

Day Shift (required). No evening shifts
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 22.5-30.0 per week

Pay: $17.50-$21.18 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge, ON N1R 8J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Animal Care in a Shelter or Kennel: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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