Animal Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada BCSPCA Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Animal Care Attendant to join our team at the BC SPCA. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for animal welfare and a strong desire to provide excellent customer service skills.



About the Position

This is a dynamic and fast-paced role requiring a team player who can work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment. As an Animal Care Attendant, you will be responsible for participating in daily animal care duties, ensuring optimal levels of care are administered to the animals based on the Five Freedoms.



Key Responsibilities


  • Maintain the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary, and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
  • Ensure kennels, runs, and cat cages are kept in a manner that is best suited for the animal's health and welfare
  • 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
  • Maintain animals on a proper diet, ensuring daily feeding, watering, exercise, and enrichment
  • Perform general bathing and grooming of animals
  • Treat animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and in a manner consistent with the BC SPCA's five freedoms


Qualifications and Requirements


  • 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 minimal 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)


How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles, please submit your application through our website. We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA.



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