Job Order Detail

Description

Primary Purpose: To provide 24-hour assistance to ensure basic daily requirements of all animals are maintained in the Veterinary Medical Centre. The VMC is focused on patient and client care, learning and discovery. Our animal attendants are essential for our team to provide the highest standards of care for patients, clients, staff and students.  This position will be required to provide coverage to the ICU department in addition to other areas within the hospital if required.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Provides assistance to clinicians, students and vet technicians essential to animal care; cleans and disinfects hospital facilities; including kennels, stalls, surgery suites, etc. according to hospital protocols; observation of animals and reporting of observations; feeds, milks, exercises, and provides bedding for all animals in the care of the Large and Small Animal Clinic; walks, moves, handles and restrains animals;  pickup, organize and stocking/maintaining of supplies (and cadavers); maintains and repairs equipment; and operates VMC vehicles (truck, van, skid steer) and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of Grade 12. Must possess and maintain a valid Saskatchewan drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Licenses:  N/A

Experience: At least two years related and practical experience preferably in a hospital setting. Experience in handling and care of large and small animals including exotics.