Animal Care Attendant

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary; King City; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

Mental health resources

Free staff meals

Paid vacation and sick days

Employee appreciation events

GRSP

Job summary

Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary in King City, Ontario is seeking full-time Animal Care Attendants to support our medical team beside Registered Veterinary Technicians. The role focuses on nutrition, daily treatments, and blood collection while caring for dogs and other animals.

We offer a hands-on environment on-site with room to grow in a compassionate rescue setting, including weekends/evenings as needed, and a strong team culture focused on animal care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Shelter experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Avimark is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and feeding animals.
• Assisting RVTs with treatments and medications.
• Processing in-house bloodwork.
• Transporting dogs to and from appointments (locally and within the GTA).
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace in a fast-paced environment.
• Walking medical and/or post-surgical dogs.
• Providing rehabilitation for pre- and post-surgical orthopedic cases.
• Conducting monthly body checks.
• Administering heartworm, flea, and tick treatments.
• Managing tag licensing and calculating food requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Valid Driver’s License (G)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Animal handling

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Opportunity

We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Attendants (ACA) to join our team full-time. As an ACA, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our medical team, working closely with our Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to ensure the well‑being of our animals. Your responsibilities will primarily focus on nutrition, as well as assisting with daily treatments and blood collection. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, able to recognize animal behaviours, and possess a deep sense of compassion, sensitivity, and patience.

About Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary

Dog Tales is a world‑renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location — complete with walking trails, therapy pool, and a grooming spa — is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care, our team provides all of the love, attention, and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts, so that they can move on to permanent, loving homes, which most do. For the rest, Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.

The Role

• Preparing meals and feeding animals.
• Assisting RVTs with treatments and medication.
• Processing in‑house bloodwork.
• Transporting dogs to and from appointments (locally and within the GTA).
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace in a fast‑paced environment.
• Walking medical and/or post‑surgical dogs.
• Providing rehabilitation for pre‑and post‑surgical orthopedic cases.
• Conducting monthly body checks.
• Administering heartworm, flea, and tick treatments.
• Managing tag licensing and calculating food requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Clinical experience is preferred.
• Shelter experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Avimark is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License (G) and access to a vehicle (required).
• Clear driver’s abstract (no tickets).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with a solid benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage to keep you covered.
• Extended Healthcare: In addition to regular health benefits, we provide extra support for your well‑being, including mental health resources.
• Free Staff Meals: Enjoy free daily meals while at work, making your day a little more convenient and enjoyable.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days: Take time to relax or recover with paid vacation and sick days, because work‑life balance is important.
• Employee Appreciation Events: We host regular events to celebrate our team and build a positive, fun work environment.
• GRSP: Contribute to a Group Registered Savings Plan to secure your future.

Salary

The salary for this position is $42,000 per year.

Schedule

All animals require care year‑round, including weekends and evenings. Our team members work varied shifts five days per week from Monday‑Sunday, including holidays.

Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary is committed to creating a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note, this position is on-site. Additionally, reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility.

We thank all applicants in advance, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.