Animal Care Attendant

2 days ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: Companion Animal Hospital
Temporary part-time
(Less than 24 hours a week)

**General Purpose**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Patient Care and Service Delivery the incumbent provides husbandry care of patient and teaching animals at the OVC HSC and supports the Clinicians, Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and students of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program. The incumbent will be cross trained in other areas of the Health Sciences Centre as they may need to support other units in times of operational need. Animal Housing positions at OVC HSC include **Animal Care Attendants** (Companion Animal Wards) and **Agricultural Assistants** (Large Animal Clinic).

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assist with restraining, handling and transporting companion/large animal patients, research and teaching animals
- Clean and sanitize cages, runs, stalls and ancillary equipment according to established procedures
- Stock areas with appropriate supplies and maintain equipment logs
- Ensure animal welfare by providing animal care and husbandry including, cleaning, grooming, feeding and exercising patients following safety protocols
- Monitor changes in animal behaviour/health and report concerns to RVT or Veterinarian
- Provide administrative support i.e. billing and organizing medical records and assist with the admission and discharge of client animals
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety regulations at all times

**Requirements**:

- 1 year Animal Care Certificate or related program, plus 1 year of related experience in a Small/Large Animal Clinic setting
- Animal Care Certificate or additional courses such as Equine Management or Large Animal Husbandry will be given preference
- Demonstrated proficiency in customer service as well as effective organizational and communication skills
- Basic knowledge of computers and electronic monitoring equipment would be a benefit
- Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends

**The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rabies titre.**

Employee Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: $26.17 - $29.24 per hour



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