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Pet Aftercare Associate
Faithful Pet Memorial —Toronto, ON
- From $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Driving
- Paid time off
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Pet Aftercare Associate
Faithful Pet Memorial —Toronto, ON
Must have a valid Ontario G class driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record.
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Pet Aftercare Associate

Faithful Pet Memorial
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $22 an hour

Qualifications

Heavy lifting
Slack
English
Driving
Class G Licence

Full job description

Who Are We?

Faithful Pet Memorial (FPM) is the first pet aquamation (or water-based cremation) service in the City of Toronto and is the primary aftercare provider for Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services (MMVHS), a Lap of Love practice, Toronto’s largest mobile vet practice focused exclusively on end-of-life care. FPM was established to provide MMVHS clients and pet parents across the GTA with an eco-friendly alternative to traditional flame-based cremation and burial. Families can rest assured that their beloved pets will remain in our care throughout the entire end-of-life process.

Role Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Pet Aftercare Associate. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring pets are handled with the utmost respect and dignity throughout their end-of-life journey and that their families’ wishes for memorialization are fulfilled with care. This position involves a combination of respectful transport of deceased pets from homes and veterinary clinics, operation of aquamation machines and associated equipment, creating memorial items and administrative responsibilities.

Work Environment & Schedule

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) including weekends. The initial schedule will be Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm, with an eventual transition to Wednesday to Sunday, from 11:30am-8pm during weekdays and 9:30am-6pm on weekends, based on the needs of the business.
The role involves working as part of a team and independently, must be comfortable working alone
Work will be performed both in the field (driving to client and veterinarian homes and clinics across the GTA) and at our aquamation centre at 181 Weston Road in Toronto, ON
Exposure to highly emotional situations and deceased pets is a regular part of the role
This is a physical role, requiring continuous movement and the ability to lift and move deceased pets up to 75lbs independently

Key Responsibilities

Operate and monitor aquamation machines and related equipment, following all established health & safety protocols to ensure a safe, dignified, and compliant process
Safely and respectfully transport deceased pets from veterinary clinics and/or homes to our aquamation centre using a company vehicle
Comfortably and respectfully entering client homes to transfer their deceased pet to our facility
Ability to remain calm in a sorrowful environment, to communicate aftercare wishes and support the family at time of transfer or when in taking at the facility
Communication with families and veterinary partners is professional, empathetic, clear and respectful at all times
Gently receive and care for deceased pets, ensuring accurate identification and documentation at all times, respectful handling and timely return of remains
The ability to create and prepare memorial keepsakes such as ink and clay paw prints, fur clippings and engraved urns, ensuring accuracy and attention to family requests
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and respectful atmosphere in all areas of the facility, including the comfort room
Participate in team meetings and contribute to a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative work culture

Qualifications:

Highly organized and detailed oriented person who is great at understanding processes and following them to a tee, as there is no room for error in what we do.
Enjoys driving and navigating the streets of the GTA with ease. Must have a valid Ontario G class driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record.
Physical ability to lift and move deceased pets up to 75lbs (minimum).
Ability to communicate in an understanding, empathetic and sincere manner, along with a strong command of the English language (both verbal and written).
Ability to quickly learn custom software and other programs, such as Gmail, Slack, Zoom, etc.
Comfortable working both independently, as well as part of a small, tight-knit team.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations.
Emotionally resilient and capable of working around grief and loss.
Adherence to ethical standards and upholding the highest levels of integrity, treating all pets with dignity and respect.
Prior experience in pet care, veterinary, or funeral services is an asset, but not required

Compensation: Starting at $22/hour

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please make sure to include a cover letter with your application.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
On-site parking
Paid time off

Licence/Certification:

Ontario G Class Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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