Animal Care Attendant

3 weeks ago


Kelowna, Canada BC SPCA Full time

3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, Canada Req #2696
Friday, April 26, 2024

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
**POSITION**: Animal Care Attendant

**STATUS**: On-call; Casual

**SHIFT**: Various Shifts

**LOCATION**: Kelowna, BC

**CLASSIFICATION**: Exempt

**WAGE**: $20.50 per hour

**CLOSING DATE**: Open Until Filled

**About the Position**:
Reporting to the Animal Centre Manager, you bring energy and enthusiasm to a team environment while you participate in daily animal care duties and ensure that optimal levels of care are administered to the animals based on the Five Freedoms. You are a positive, engaging people person and thrive in a fast paced environment with lots of changing needs and priorities.

**Some specific duties**:
To maintain the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary, and efficient manner on an ongoing basis and in a collaborative manner
To ensure kennels, runs, and cat cages are kept in a manner that is best suited for the animal's health and welfare as per the ShelterSense protocols
To monitor the health and welfare of the animals through the maintenance of up-to-date kennel cards, recording information on whiteboard and daily logs, and completing daily welfare sheets
To maintain animals on a proper diet ensuring daily feeding, watering, exercise, and enrichment
To perform general bathing and grooming of animals
To treat animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and in a manner consistent with the BC SPCA's five freedoms
To perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications you need to have**:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers' License and driver's abstract
**Strong desire to provide excellent customer service skills**: patience, professional, positive attitude, attention to detail, adaptability
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues, customers and volunteers
Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with mínimal supervision
A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and common diseases
Previous kennel or animal care experience will be considered an asset
Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare
Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties
**Computer experience**: Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
The animals in our care require attention seven days a week, must be flexible and able to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays

**How to apply**:
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001

Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.50
Max Hiring Rate $20.50



  • Kelowna, BC, Canada Bcspca Full time

    The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: Animal Care Attendant STATUS: Permanent; Full-time SHIFT: 37.50 per hour We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and...

  • Animal Care Attendant

    4 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada BCSPCA Full time

    If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: **POSITION**: Animal Care Attendant **STATUS**: Permanent; Casual **SHIFT**: Various Shifts **LOCATION**:...


  • Kelowna, Canada BCSPCA Full time

    If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: **POSITION**: Animal Care Specialist - ACA2 **STATUS**: Permanent; Full-Time **SHIFT**: 37.5 hours per week /...


  • Kelowna, Canada INDEMAND CARE HEALTHY AGENCY INC. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years **Tasks**: - Administer bedside and personal care - Administer medications - Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene - Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk - Feed or assist in feeding - Mend clothing and linens - Perform light...

  • veterinarian

    1 day ago


    Kelowna, Canada Lakeshore Animal Clinic (1990) Ltd Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 16 to 35 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationDegree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometryWork settingVeterinary clinicTasksDiagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory...

  • kennel attendant

    1 day ago


    Kelowna, Canada A1 Boarding Kennels Ltd. Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationNo degree, certificate or diplomaTasksMonitor animal behaviourClean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosuresAnimal specializationDomestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)Work conditions and physical capabilitiesAttention to detailPhysically demandingBending, crouching,...

  • Health Care Attendant

    12 hours ago


    Kelowna, Canada Verve Full time

    Health Care Attendant - BC (West) Date Posted: 4/6/2024 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia , Canada Reference No.: 2024-5492 Position Type: Casual Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great...


  • Kelowna, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: As the Long-term Care Attendant (LTCA) you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of RN’s and LPN’s, LTCA’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient, ensuring their physical, emotional...


  • Kelowna, Canada VCA Full time

    Veterinarian, DVM Location: Lake Country, BC Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous...


  • Kelowna, Canada BC - Carrington Animal Hospital Full time

    About The Role : Our ideal Veterinarian (DVM) will demonstrate an exemplary standard of medicine with patients in a compassionate and caring manner. The DVM will be largely responsible for clinical work and will combine clinical expertise, emotional intelligence and utilize a servant leadership mindset to promote excellence in veterinary medicine....


  • Kelowna, Canada Pawsitive Veterinary Care Full time

    Team Pawsitive is looking to hire a Full-time Veterinary Medical Receptionist! This position is Monday to Friday, approx 38 hours/week starting at $17.50/hour We are an integrative-holistic small animal clinic with two veterinarians and one RVT. We practice both conventional and alternative medicine on cats and dogs, so we look at things a little...


  • Kelowna, Canada AgeCare Ltd. Full time

    Resident Care Attendant Casual AgeCare Brandt's Creek Mews-4 page is loaded Resident Care Attendant Casual AgeCare Brandt's Creek Mews-4 Apply locations Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24_01677 About UsAt AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents...


  • Kelowna, Canada O'Rourke's Peak Cellars Full time

    Overview: **P** **eak Cellars** is located in beautiful ** Lake Country**, BC, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and beautiful mountain views. We are looking for energetic, positive, detail-oriented Housekeeping Attendants to join our wonderful Hospitality team. **Description**: Reporting to the Concierge Coordinators, a Housekeeping Attendant must...


  • West Kelowna, Canada Verve Full time

    Health Care Attendant Night Shift - BC (West) Date Posted: 3/25/2024 Location: West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Reference No.: 2024-5433 Position Type: Casual Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person,...

  • Breakfast Attendant

    4 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Best Western Plus Kelowna Full time

    **Best Western Plus Kelowna is dedicated to guest satisfaction through exceptional customer service.** We are looking for a Breakfast Attendant to enhance our guests' stay in the hotel. Some of the duties include: - Bussing tables - Cleaning dishes - Food Preparation **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time Part-time hours: 25 per week **Salary**: From $18.50...

  • Camp Oc Attendant

    6 days ago


    Kelowna, Canada Okanagan College Full time

    Position Information **Position Number** - P01572**Position Title** - Camp OC Attendant (Kelowna)**Division/Portfolio** - Continuing Studies and Corporate Training**Department/Program** - C/S Administration**Location** - Kelowna**Other Flexible Work Options** **Your Opportunity** - Under the supervision of the Program Administrator for Youth Programming...


  • Kelowna, Canada O'Rourke's Peak Cellars Full time

    Overview: Peak Cellars is located on a 7-acre property in Lake Country, and is home to our Goldie Road Vineyard. Wine isn’t the only thing the property produces; the half-acre organic vegetable garden and two greenhouses supply the highest quality fruits and vegetables for the Garden Bistro. We are looking for part-time **Housekeeping Attendants** to join...

  • Camp OC Attendant

    4 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Okanagan College Full time

    Competition Details Position Information Position Number P01572 Position Title Camp OC Attendant (Kelowna) Division/Portfolio Continuing Studies and Corporate Training Department/Program C/S Administration Location Kelowna Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity Under the supervision of the Program Administrator for Youth Programming and the...

  • Camp OC Attendant

    4 weeks ago


    Kelowna, Canada Okanagan College Full time

    Competition Details Position Information Position Number P01572 Position Title Camp OC Attendant (Kelowna - On-Call) Division/Portfolio Continuing Studies and Corporate Training Department/Program C/S Administration Location Kelowna Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity Under the supervision of the Program Administrator for Youth Programming and...


  • Kelowna, Canada AgeCare Full time

    About this position: What you’ll do: - Assists residents with activities of daily living and delivers personal care services in a manner that promotes choice, involvement and participation to the greatest degree possible - Assists delivery of meals, housekeeping, laundry and therapeutic recreation programs - Be resident-centered in your approach and model...