animal attendant

Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue; New Brunswick; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An animal rescue organization in Saint John, NB, is seeking an animal control officer. The role involves bathing, feeding, and caring for various animals, including dogs and cats. Candidates should possess a college diploma and demonstrate client-focused interpersonal skills. Experience is considered an asset. You must be physically capable of handling and grooming animals, and work is performed on-site, with the potential for part-time leading to full-time employment.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience as an animal control officer preferred.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Bathe and shampoo animals.
• Prepare food and feed animals.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, and kennels.
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals.
• Maintain records of animals treated.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

College diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Computer

Job description

With some duties as an animal control officer

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Job details

• Location Saint John , NB E2J 1B1
• Salary 18.86 hourly / 24 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Part time leading to full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Dangerous

Work setting

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Keep records of animals treated
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
• Clean animal ears
• Clip animal nails

Experience and specialization

Type of pets groomed

• All breeds of dogs
• Cats

Area of work experience

• Animal control officer
• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Computer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-18

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