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Swift Current SPCA is seeking a casual/on-call kennel/animal care attendant with the flexibility to cover shifts on short notice including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays. For full job ad please see our website.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Additional Skills
- Supervise helpers
- Maintain inventory and order supplies
- Keep records of animals treated
Work Setting
- Animal shelter
Specific Animal Care Skills
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
Pet Grooming Experience
- Nail clipping
- Ear cleaning
- Clipping and styling
- Bathing/shampooing
Type of Pets Groomed
- Cats
- All breeds of dogs
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Animal Care Experience
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)