attendant, veterinary
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks:
- Bathe and shampoo animals.
- Clip animal coat.
- Document animal behaviour.
- Monitor animal behaviour.
- Prepare food and feed animals.
- Style animal coat.
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures.
- Keep records of animals treated.
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals.
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals.
- Clean animal ears.
- Maintain and order supplies.
- Clip animal nails.
Animal specialization:
Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.).
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Physically demanding.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.