About the position:

The Fort Erie SPCA is looking for a compassionate, dependable and hardworking animal care attendant to join our team. This is a hands-on position working directly with the animals in our care. The successful candidate will help ensure our animals receive a high standard of daily care while maintaining a clean, protected, and comfortable setting. This position also includes assisting our veterinary team with basic animal handling and surgery preparation.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Feeding and providing fresh water and food to animals according to their individual needs and schedules
Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, animal housing areas, dishes, bedding, and equipment
Monitoring animals for changes in behaviour, appetite, health, or overall condition and reporting concerns to the appropriate staff
Assisting with basic animal care and treatments
Assisting with surgery preparation,



including preparing supplies and treatment areas as directed by the veterinary team
Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout animal care and veterinary areas
Providing compassionate and humane care to shelter animals
Following shelter protocols, safety procedures, infection-control practices, and animal-handling guidelines
Assisting other team members as needed with the daily operation of the shelter and clinic
During recovery you will need to do ear cleaning, nail trimming, temperature checks, incision cleaning and patient monitoring up to 15 pets in a day.

On Surgery day you can work up to 12 hour shifts, occasional weekdays, afternoons, weekends and holidays. 18 - 30 Hours. Job Type: Part time

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Experience
Animal care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Animal Care Attendant Fort Erie
🏢 Fort Erie Spca
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