The Regional Animal Protection Society in Richmond is looking for an Animal Care Attendant/Cleaner Level 2 for the RAPS Adoption Centre, located at the RAPS Cat Sanctuary – Canada’s largest. The ideal candidate is passionate about caring for animals in a shelter environment and also be an ambassador for our organization to the public.

RAPS is a registered charity that also operates the RAPS Animal Hospital, RAPS Cat Sanctuary, and the RAPS Adoption & Education Centre. RAPS is also the subject of a docu-series called “Pets & Pickers”, streaming on Discovery Canada on CRAVE TV. We are a no-kill, animal serving agency.

There is currently a day shift available but shifts could vary and may include weekends.

Duties include:

• Feed and provide fresh water to all animals in designated areas;
• Check all bedding for urine, vomit, etc. and change as necessary;
• Collect and wash dishes;
• Do laundry throughout the shift;
• Empty garbage cans, and remove recyclables;
• Sweep and mop all floor surfaces, cages or kennels, cage tops, and walkways;
• Regularly move furniture, shelves and cages to clean underneath;
• Disinfect cages or kennels, adhering to cleaning protocols;
• Wash and sanitize litter boxes and scoops (cats);
• Clean up feces or vomit as required;
• Record interactions with the observation sheets hanging on the cages or kennels;
• Take note of any health or behaviour concerns and share with managers and ACA Level 3 staff;
• Enter medical or behavioural concerns into database;
• Assist with large cleaning tasks as assigned by the manager;
• Cover areas where we are short volunteers;
• Greet and assist the public with questions regarding animal adoption;
• Assist during visiting hours; tasks vary depending on need;
• Keep up to date on the care of the animals by regularly checking ASM;
• Follow all isolation protocols and handling techniques with sick animals;
• Assist with mentoring new volunteers and/or staff members;
• Assist management in determining adoptability and/or rehabilitation needs;
• Work collectively and collaboratively with other staff and management;
• Enter appropriate medical care instructions provided by vets into database;
• Enter diary/medical notes into ASM for each animal;
• Record all procedures, vaccines, medications, etc. into ASM;
• Identify animals requiring medical attention;
• Help prepare and administer medications, subcutaneous fluids, insulin, and other treatments as directed by a licensed veterinarian;
• Monitor caged animal observation sheets and medical observation sheets addressing concerns as they come up;
• Provide new observation sheets as needed;
• Provide preventative treatments such as; vaccines, de-wormers and flea prevention on schedule;
• Monitor feeding schedule for animals requiring wet food for dietary or medical reasons;
• Trim nails, clean ears, bathe and groom animals as required;
• Help maintain inventory of medical supplies;
• Help track vaccine usage;
• Assist in handling and restraining animals as needed;
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the medical treatment areas;
• Restock canned food in medical treatment areas;
• Sanitize animal carriers when finished with them;
• Accompany animals during euthanasia;
• Report any operational concerns directly to management on duty or as soon as possible;
• Other duties as required by management.

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• Be passionate about animals;
• Be familiar with, and sympathetic to the goals and mission of the Regional Animal Protection Society;
• Follow and uphold shelter policies and protocols and complete all tasks to a high standard;
• Be patient and calm;
• Be attentive to detail;
• Be physically fit to restrain pets;
• Have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Show attention to detail and follow-up;
• Have a positive, constructive attitude.

Judgement, Authority & Decision-making:

• Work as part of a team, or independently when needed;
• Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and approved practices;
• Organization of work to accomplish goals is expected.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Active listening, and probe for information to clarify requests;
• Uses tact and discretion when discussing problems and eliciting sensitive or confidential information

Experience working with animals preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Please send your resume and cover letter to marian@rapsbc.com.