The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Atlantic Veterinary College requires Animal Care Attendants to work on a casual, as needed, basis to support the Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals during peak times and busy periods, which may include weekdays, evenings, weekends and UPEI closures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under supervision, job responsibilities will include:
- Basic cleaning and disinfection of equipment and animal holding areas, following infection control guidelines
- Provide feeding and follow feeding instructions
- Provide assistance with the safe handling and restraint of small and large animal patients
- Provide assistance to Animal Care Attendants, Veterinary Technicians and Clinicians for routine and emergent examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments
- Assist with the daily care and husbandry of hospitalized patients within a primary care, referral, and emergency setting
- Work as required with equipment and maintain the highest standard of cleanliness
- Assist with processing online pet food client sales and assist with maintaining pet food inventory in the hospital
- Interact with and facilitate communication between clients, students, and hospital staff
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions and communication including respecting patient/client confidentiality
- Maintain collegial and professional interactions and communication with colleagues, students and clients at all times
- Maintain safe, respectful, professional and ethical conduct, handling and interactions with patients and during patient care as befitting a veterinary teaching hospital environment and in accordance with veterinary regulatory bodies
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A graduate of Grade XII, or an equivalent combination of training and veterinary/animal experience
- 6 months’ experience in the safe handling and restraint of small and/or large animals, with experience in a clinical setting considered an asset
- Experience or certification in low-stress animal handling would be considered an asset
- Must have basic competency in use of computer systems and spreadsheets
- Must have ability to lift weights up to 25kg
- Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and reliable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently, but also as part of a team
- Must be prepared to work some weekends, some statutory holidays and UPEI closures
In your application, please specify your experience with small and/or large animals and state.
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