Animal Care Assistant

5 days ago

Burlington, Canada Bayview Park Animal Hospital Full time

**Job description**

**Responsibilities**:

- Ability to restrain dogs and cats, including those fractious.
- Ability to lift and restrain up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to answer phone calls, prioritize duties, and perform reception duties.
- Maintain cleanliness of facilities at all times (i.e. clean exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment area, kennels, etc.)
- Maintain a high level of professionalism with staff and clients.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of animal behavior and how to provide appropriate care for the animals in their care.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management (i.e. cleaning, inventory, stock shelves and rooms, etc.)

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

Pay: $17.50-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Please describe your experience working with animals.

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

**Location**:

- Burlington, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-10

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