Do you have a passion for animals? Are you great with people? Then this position is perfect for you!

Position: Animal Care Attendant
Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (6 Months)
Work Hours: Variable
Location: Prince George Humane Society Community Animal Shelter

Position Overview

One of Northern British Columbias fastest growing animal welfare organization is looking for an Animal Care Assistant to join our dynamic team.

At the Prince George Humane Society, we provide surrendered and stray animals with a safe, compassionate environment where they can rest, heal, and prepare for their forever homes. Our mission extends beyond the shelter walls: through volunteer opportunities, shelter tours, birthday parties, community outreach programs, and humane education initiatives, we engage with and actively support our community.

We are proud to maintain a dedicated network of foster families, providing a nurturing bridge for our animals on their journey to adoption. Our staff works closely to match adoptive families with the right pet, ensuring that each adoption is a joyful, lasting bond. By educating the public on animal welfare and behavioral understanding, we help create a compassionate, informed community, committed to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and people alike.

This full-time position is vital in providing compassionate care to animals in our shelter, working closely with the Operations Lead, staff, volunteers, fosters, and the community. The role involves engaging with the public, adopters, fosters, and volunteers to ensure each animal receives the highest standard of care while fostering positive experiences for everyone involved in our shelter's mission.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain professional relationships with adopters, fosters, volunteers, and community partners, fostering a compassionate approach toward animal welfare.




- Facilitate daily rounds to transition animals into foster care, adoption and transfer, and direct behavioral concerns to the appropriate team.
- Guide adopters in finding suitable animal matches, overseeing the application process, approve applications as per adoption policies, and assist with animal promotion and adoption events.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workplace, ensuring kennel runs, cat cages, and the entire shelter facility are kept in excellent condition.
- Provide daily animal care, including feeding, hydration, medication administration, and exercise, following society guidelines to ensure the animals’ health and welfare.
- Accurately document and update animal records, adoption information, and medical details in the system and physical files, ensuring all paperwork is organized and completed as needed.
- Process donations and adoption fees.
- Assist with the intake process for strays and owner surrenders, ensuring required paperwork is completed accurately.
- Collaborate with shelter personnel and volunteers to maintain a high standard of care, instilling values of humane treatment, compassion, and teamwork, and supporting volunteer activities in a unified spirit.
- Coordinate with veterinary staff for animal appointments, preparing animals accordingly and performing final health checks at the end of each shift.
- Perform additional duties as needed to ensure smooth shelter operations and support the organization’s mission.





Qualifications and Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid Class BC Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Dog Experience preferable.
- Strong passion for working with animals and delivering excellent customer service; patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the public, colleagues, and volunteers.
- Proven team player who fosters positive relationships and works collaboratively in diverse environments.
- Motivated self-starter capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
- Basic understanding of animal restraint techniques, behavior, and common illnesses; previous experience in an animal shelter or related field is preferred.
- Physically capable of handling all types of animals, with comfort lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods, repetitive movements, and working in all weather conditions.
- Comfortable handling animal waste and fluids, as well as withstanding moderate to high noise levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Word: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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