Animal Care Attendant – Barrie

at  Ontario SPCA

WHO WE ARE

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

OPPORTUNITY

Animal Care Attendant (ACA): We are seeking an experienced ACA with a love for spending time enriching the lives of the animals within our care. ACAs understand that ensuring a clean, stimulating, and healthy environment is paramount to quality of life for our furry residents. ACAs develop great relationships with our human friends too by supporting client service and administration for a seamless experience at every turn.
Status: Part-time, Permanent.
Location: Barrie Animal Centre, Barrie ON

A TYPICAL DAY

• Performing care and enrichment for our animals including, feeding, exercising, playing and/or other engagement activities
• Ensuring a healthy environment through general housekeeping, disinfection protocols, laundry duties and kennel cleaning
• Supporting animal physical health by performing supervised vaccinations, seeking RVT advice and general bathing and grooming duties
• Maintaining client records, recording information, and notifying a supervisor of any potential health concerns
• Participates in the transfer of animals to vet clinic as required
• Immerse self in the culture and goals of the centre/organization by actively promoting the centre via social media channels and participation in a variety of fundraising initiatives

Please refer the Job description for details