Animal Care Worker

Community Animal Services (Lethbridge Animal Bylaw Services Ltd.) provides animal control services and operates the City of Lethbridge Animal Shelter on contract.

Position: Animal Care Worker - Full Time/ Part Time

Community Animal Services is seeking an individual to fill a full-time/ part-time Animal Care Worker position at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter. This position is responsible for the direct care of domestic animals being housed in the facility. This is a fast-paced and changing environment and includes the handling of stray, injured, and aggressive cats and dogs. This position will typically be scheduled to work five days on, with two off; however, the schedule may be adapted to operational needs.

Rate of Pay: $15.00 to $19.00 per hour to be determined based on experience.

Job Duties:

• Feed animals, clean and disinfect kennels, and provide enrichment activities on a daily basis.
• Assist with basic medical treatment of animals.
• Asses and monitor animals health/ behavior.
• Bathing and grooming animals.
• Keeping records of animal health and behavior.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and or understanding of animal wellness and behavior.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, additional education or certification will be considered an asset but not necessary.
• Physically fit for handling animals and standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Attention to detail, and able to work well in a team or individual environment.
• Must have a valid Alberta class 5 drivers license.
• Must be able to handle a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Additional Assets:

• Experience with domestic animals; training, grooming, Animal Care.
• Sound judgment and problem solving skills.
• Flexibility/ reliability.
• Excellent oral communication.

How to apply:

• Interested applicants are invited to apply via indeed.
• Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone call inquiries will be taken regarding this position.
• Submission of a clear Police Information Check upon offer of employment.

Closing Date:

Until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $15.00-$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• professional Animal Care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person