Animal Care Attendant

3 months ago

King, Canada King Animal Hospital Full time

**Animal Care Attendant - Wards**

King Animal Hospital, a newly constructed Equine and Small Animal Referral and Emergency Hospital, is seeking experienced Animal Care Attendants to join our team

Our hospital is a 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located on 50 acres in King City, Ontario, and will offer specialty referral, rehabilitation, and emergency services.

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 animals in a safe and respectful manner.
- Creating a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment with clients and pets.
- Feeding, watering, exercising, bathing/basic grooming of animals in our care according to established protocols.
- 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, examination tables and rooms.
- Walking dogs and providing exercise and enrichment.
- Willingness to learn more regarding; pet 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,
- Discounts on personal pet services and products,
- Uniform allowance
- Formal education and Certification as an Animal Care Attendant or equivalent experience required
- 1 year minimum experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal care setting is required.
- Previous experience working in a veterinary referral hospital is preferred
- 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.
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Animal Care Attendant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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