Large Animal Care Attendant
6 days ago
**Animal Care Attendant - Equine**
King Animal Hospital is seeking experienced Animal Care Attendants to join our team
The Animal Care Attendant (ACA) reports to the Lead ACA and will work alongside Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians and Veterinary Specialists to provide high-quality care and support to animals, helping to maintain their health and welfare.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting veterinarians, technicians, and other medical staff during examinations, treatments and possibly surgeries.
- Assisting veterinarians, technicians and other staff with the restraining animals and administering medications.
- You will need to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labour such as bending, stooping and standing for extended periods.
- Interacting with horses in a safe and respectful manner.
- Creating a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment with clients and horses.
- Feeding and watering horses daily.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy barn environment, some stall mucking may be required.
- Turning horses in and out.
- Cleaning and maintaining equine equipment, such as blankets, halters, and lead ropes.
- Assisting with maintenance tasks, such as manure removal.
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of horses and humans in the facility.
- Recording observations in Vet Radar electronic treatment sheets.
- Monitoring animal behaviour and health, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.
- General cleaning and disinfecting of your department (laundry, dishes, treatment rooms) in compliance with disinfection protocols.
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting animal cages/stalls, examination tables and rooms.
- Willingness to learn more regarding; horse nutrition, veterinary services, updated medical procedures, animal behaviour.
- Other duties as required within the scope of your position.
**What We Offer**
King Animal Hospital is dedicated to excellent patient care, but is also committed to employee wellness and development:
We are committed to ensuring you have meaningful work with continuing education and career path planning.
- We integrate wellness systemically into the hospital with full bench strength support, an onsite Social Worker and Human Resources professional, paid time off, healthy schedules, defined roles and responsibilities, and an onsite staff gym.
- We will work hard to ensure you are seen for the unique contributions that you bring to the hospital.
- We understand the importance of strong interdepartmental communications and are dedicated to ensuring all employee’s voices are heard.
- All leaders will have leadership training to further support a positive culture.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Extended health and dental insurance, and life insurance,
- Paid time off including vacation, sick days, personal days,
- Discounts on personal pet services and products,
- Uniform allowance
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year minimum experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal care setting is required.
- Experience with horses is required.
- Formal education and Certification as an Animal Care Attendant is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of basic veterinary medical procedures and terminology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- King City, ON L3Y 1K5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Equine: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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