Part Time and Full Time Animal Care Attendant

**Humane Society London & Middlesex**

**Job Title**: Animal Care Attendant
**Employer**: Humane Society London & Middlesex
**Location**: 624 Clarke Rd., London, Ontario
**Terms of Employment**: Full Time and Part Time
**Anticipated Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Work Setting**: Animal shelter
**Salary**: Hourly wage will commensurate with experience

**About HSLM**

HSLM is a charitable organization whose mission is to lead London and Middlesex in building a humane and compassionate community for all animals. We improve the lives of animals in our community by providing shelter and appropriate new families. HSLM responds to and investigates calls related to abandoned, neglected and abused animals in London and the Counties of Elgin, Oxford, and Middlesex.

**What are you looking for?**

The **Animal Care Attendant (ACA**) works hands on with the animals in the care of HSLM. In this role as a **Animal Care Attendant **your main responsibility will be the daily care of our dogs, cats and critters. Daily feeding and cleaning of the animals environment, daily shelter cleaning duties and working closely with our RVTs supporting the Animal Health Department.

Canine Care Attendants may be dealing with young, rambunctious dogs who can be slightly difficult to walk and handle to strong pullers, jumpers, reactive and/or fearful dogs, therefore previous experience with dogs in a Veterinary Hospital, Kennel, Daycare or Shelter environment is a major asset.

At HSLM, our team members are challenged to uphold the highest standards and as a team, we strive to exceed all expectations. This position is a 6 month contract position with the possibility of being renewed based on good work performance.

ACA’s are responsible for maintaining effective animal care protocol and procedures for the animals housed within the shelter. Essential functions include:

- General cleaning and disinfecting of premises and equipment
- Animal nutrition and feeding
- Monitoring individual animal health and enrichment
- Accurate records management
- Ensure infection control procedures are followed
- Laundry and dish washing duties
- Daily shelter cleaning duties
- Providing excellent customer service to the public and all team members

**Hours of Work**

There are full-time and part-time contract positions available. Full time positions are up to 44 hours a week with possibility of working Weekdays and Weekends and Part-time positions (15-37.5 hours per week) working Saturdays and Sundays with an availability to cover shifts throughout the week.

**Qualifications**
- The ability to have fun while working hard is a must
- A genuine connection with animals
- Certificate as Animal Care Attendant or good working knowledge of animal welfare practices is preferred
- Able to lift 50 pounds, bend and crouch
- Must be self-motivated with a high energy level
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve are required
- The ability to work within a team environment and take direction well
- The ability to adhere to safety policies and maintain a solid personal safety record
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Read, write and speak English fluently
- Previous Dog Experience in a Veterinary, Kennel, Daycare or Shelter Environment is an asset.

**Essential duties and working conditions**
- Will be required to weekends and statutory holidays as needed
- Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

At HSLM we appreciate that experience comes in many forms. If your experience is similar to what we are looking for, please consider applying.

**Benefits**:
Our team members are important to us. In exchange for your talent and expertise, HSLM provides a competitive compensation package including: paid training, a uniform allowance, HSLM branded clothes, an employee assistance program, opportunities for professional development, regular team building, the opportunity to walk a dog or play with a cat on your lunch break, and a fun, supportive environment.

**Location**: 624 Clarke Rd., London, Ontario
**Anticipated Start Date**:As soon as possible

**Hourly Rate**: 15.50 to start

HSLM is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes, and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise us in a timely fashion of any accommodation measure which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

**No drop-ins or phone calls please.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-37.5 per week

**Salary**: From $15.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N5V 3K5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person