The Cambridge and District Humane Society (CDHS) promotes and ensures the health, safety and humane treatment of animals through public education and the provision of care and shelter for those animals in need within our community.

We Believe

Animals are a natural part of our environment. No animal should suffer.

All animals deserve our respect and compassion. All animals should have appropriate shelter/protection. Animal ownership is a privilege.

Reporting

Overall Shelter Operations (Executive Director) and Animal Care duties, direct report to the Animal Care Supervisor for scheduling and mentorship.

Hours/Shift:

· Required every weekend (Saturday 8:30 am-4:30 pm & Sunday 8:30am-3:30pm). Stat holidays (Sunday schedule).

· Typically 14 hrs/wk and on stat holiday weeks (20.5hrs + holiday pay) Hours subject to change based on the needs of the Shelter

· Schedules are typically distributed 1 month in advance

· The CDHS operates 365 days a year

Job Summary & Accountabilities

· Feeding, bathing and care of all animals within the Shelter

· Administration of medication and vaccinations

· Monitoring health, behavior and well being of animals within the Shelter

· Interact with all animals in a safe and respectful manner

· Laundry, dishes, scrubbing floors, etc.

· Handling and restraint of animals (wild and domestic)

· General cleaning and disinfecting of facility and equipment (cages/kennels) as well as common areas kitchen/bathrooms

· Compliance with PPE, disinfection protocols and Occupational Health & Safety

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

· Ensure that all Clients and members of the public receive qualified and friendly service

· Assist with efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners which include,



checking animals daily for the presence of identification and matching lost and found reports

· Other duties as required

Education/Experience Required:

· Animal Care: working in a veterinary clinic, boarding kennel or previous Shelter experience preferred.

· Post secondary education and/or experience in a related field

· Knowledge of dog breeds, traits and behaviour

· Knowledge of feline coat colours, patterns and behaviour

· Comfortable in handling and interacting with animals with severe aggression and/or behavior challenges

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Physically fit with the ability to stand for long periods of time and comfortably lift and carry 50 pounds

· General knowledge of the animal welfare and humane society activity

· Preference to candidates with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Key Qualifications for this position:

· Excellent time management skills, highly organized, resourceful, proactive and the ability to prioritize responsibilities

· Excellent decision-making skills

· Confident

· Rabies Vaccinated (will be a requirement of the job)

· Trained in First Aid & CPR (preferred)

· Honesty & Integrity

· Compassionate and dedicated to animal welfare

· Excellent communication skills working in a team environment and also with the public.

· Reliable

· Negative Police Record Search

Start Date: as soon as possible after an offer is made or two weeks post offer.

Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Ability to commute/relocate

- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Animal care/study: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Animal Care Attendant – Part Time (Cambridge)
🏢 Cambridge u0026 District Humane Society
📍 Cambridge