Summer Animal Care Attendant

Want to pet kittens and puppies all day?

Amaze your family and friends with gross medical cases (mainly involving pus, blood and anal gland material)?

Pull up numerous vaccines (I’m just being honest)?

Well then have I got the summer job for you!

We are looking for the perfect candidate for an amazing summer Animal Care Attendant (ACA) position at our small animal clinic in beautiful St. Catharines, Ontario!

Our goal is to provide the most compassionate and personalized care to all of our patients, to maintain clear and friendly communication with all of our pet parents, and to maintain a happy and thriving team.

We are looking for an applicant that has worked within a veterinary clinic, as there will be both team-related and autonomous job responsibilities required where experience will be invaluable, but enthusiastic applicants lacking clinic experience are welcome to apply. Current students in the veterinary field, or those with interest in pursuing further education in the veterinary field are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of this position will be directly assisting veterinarians in examinations and with procedures. This will include case discussion with veterinarians regarding their diagnostic process, and specific disease conditions and preventative health considerations for all of our feline and canine patients
• Providing high quality and safe in-clinic patient care
• Maintaining a clean and safe workplace, including general cleaning of both treatment and client areas
• Friendly and compassionate client communication

Job Requirements

• Be comfortable and capable in handling, restraining and safely lifting animals
• Have excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour
• Tech savvy, comfortable learning new programs, and typing medical notes
• Have the ability to maintain a calm demeanour in the face of busy and stressful situations
• Be able to function well both within team settings as well as being self-motivated when working autonomously
• Have a good sense of problem solving and an even better sense of humour!

Position is full-time through the summer (40 hours per week)

Starting date is ideally mid-April to early-May, until end of August

Clinic hours are 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday

Shifts are 9 hours including 1 hour unpaid lunch

Wage: $18/hr

Please forward your resume with attached cover letter to: lockoneah@gmail.com

Feel free to learn more about us at www.lockoneanimalhospital.com or on social media at lockonevet on Facebook and Instagram

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-29