Reporting to the Animal Care Manager, you will be responsible for supporting animal health and wellness in the shelter.

Mission Alignment

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society champions the welfare of animals by offering refuge and shelter, providing high-quality, compassionate care, facilitating adoptions, promoting education and community engagement, addressing overpopulation issues, and delivering a wide range of essential services.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to achieving our goals and serving our community effectively.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of our journey, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to create a brighter future for animals.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Clean cages, condos and kennels, and provide feeding, bathing, grooming, exercise and general care for the animals
- Observe, document and communicate any abnormalities in an animal’s emotional or physical health to the Animal Care Manager, including observations shared by volunteers
- Maintain the general cleanliness and tidiness of the premises and equipment
- Follow all disease and infection control, intake, and health and wellness protocols and best practices
- Ensure animals receive feeding, medication,



vaccines and internal and external parasite control in accordance with established protocols, prescribed treatments and directions from the veterinarian
- Maintain accurate records and files
- Maintain animal enrichment programs and feeding regimes
- Work within the Fear Free Shelter philosophy
- Provide appropriate enrichment, housing and exercise for all animals
- Assist with adoptions by conducting meet and greets with potential families and taking pictures and videos of animals
- Provide transportation to and from veterinary clinics

Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Valid G Class driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are enrolled in a post-secondary animal care program, or who have similar hands-on experience

Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Most hours will be on weekends; some holiday work may also be required
- Must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Employment is conditional upon maintaining the confidentiality of LAWS information
- Must be able to work safely and confidently around all species of animals

Job type: Part-time

Expected hours: 15–30 per week

Schedule: Day shift

Work location: In person

Job Types: Part time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $22.20 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Animal Care Attendant (Peterborough)
🏢 Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
📍 Peterborough