On-Call Animal Care Worker

**Job title**
- On-Call Animal Care Worker_
**Reports to**
- Animal Care Supervisor_
**About the Burlington Humane Society**
The Burlington Humane Society (formerly called Animal Aid) has been a part of the Burlington community since 1974. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the stray and abandoned animals in Burlington area, and we are extremely proud to be a no-kill shelter. Over the years, our membership has grown and now includes hundreds of active volunteers and several paid positions.
**Job purpose**
The On-Call Animal Care Worker is a member of the Animal Care Team team, along with the Animal Care Supervisor and Adoption Counselors. Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor (ACS), the On-Call Animal Care Worker is responsible for the overall health and care of all our animals, guides and supervises volunteers and ensures cleanliness of the shelter.
**Duties and responsibilities**
- Animal Care Responsibilities:
Oversee the care and health of all the animals
Ensure animals are fed with their individual specific diet
Perform basic medical duties
Administer medication
Ensure vaccinations are given and maintained at appropriate times for all animals
Ensure seasonal tests are performed and follow-up treatments are given as appropriate
Schedule medical procedures for in-shelter animals with veterinary clinics as required
Arrange transportation of in-shelter animals to and from veterinary clinics as required
Report any concerns with animal health, welfare, or behaviour to the ACS punctually
Run basic labs (SNAP tests for FIV/FeLeuk, Parvo, HW &
Urinalysis) as directedby ACS
Complete any feeding/cleaning and dog walking should there not be volunteers signed up
Book veterinary appointments for animals in the shelter
- Volunteer Supervision Responsibilities:
Oversee the Cat Feed &
Clean, Socialization, and Dog Walking programs
Provide guidance and supervision to Feed &
Clean, Socialization, and Dog Walking volunteers
Train Feed &
Clean, Socialization, and Dog Walking volunteers
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Responsibilities:
- Perform basic cleaning duties
- Clean floors
- wash and fold laundry
- taking out garbage and recycling
- cleaning bathrooms
- Maintain storage room as required
- Administrative ResponsibilitiesNotify Animal Care Supervisor of any food or supplies that need to be ordered
Enter all data regarding shelter animal’s care into ShelterLuv;
our shelter management software.
Maintain and update medical documentation into appropriate files and computer
Train new Animal Care Workers
- Assist Adoption Counsellors in the following areas:
Give Tours of the animals to potential adopters
Answer phones and inquiries at the reception desk when it is vacant
Complete financial transactions and enter into Shelterluv
Assist with adoption paperwork as directed
- Perform other duties are required
**Qualifications**
- Understanding of animal welfare and humane societies.
- Veterinarian Technician, Veterinary Assistant or comparable experience.
- Basic understanding of animal health and both feline and canine behaviour.
- Exceptional guest service skills
- Proficient computer skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong team-work focus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to work shifts on both weekdays and weekends
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Standard First Aid &
CPR (Current)
- PetFirst Aid certification is ideal
**Working conditions**
- The hours for this part time position happen when the On-Call Animal Care Worker needs to cover for absent Animal Care Worker staff. This may include mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
- a fast-paced and changing work environment, which at times may be stressful or emotionally charged.
- Ability to tactfully provide supervision, feedback, guidance, coaching, mentoring and direction to volunteers.
- Willingness to attend training programs to upgrade skills as needed
- Eagerness to learn new skills
- Passion for animal rescue and welfare
**Job Type**:
Casual
**Salary**:
$16.55 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline:
2023-08-20