MTS Level 3 - Kennel/Barn Assistant - To Create A Casual List - Veterinary Teaching Hospital -
If you are looking for a second job, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Atlantic Veterinary College requires Kennel/Barn Assistants to work on a casual, as needed, basis to support the Small Animal (SA) and/or Large Animal (LA) Hospitals during peak times/busy periods (may include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnights, statutory holidays , and UPEI closures) and to replace staff vacations and/or temporary leaves, as required.
The Kennel/Barn Assistants play an important role supporting Animal Care Attendants, Technical and Clinical staff with responsibilities including cleaning and disinfection, basic animal husbandry and restocking various hospital areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under supervision, job responsibilities will include:
- Basic cleaning and disinfection of equipment and animal holding areas, following infection control guidelines
- Assist with the restocking of laundry, food, and consumables
- Preparation of kennels for patients
- Provide feeding and follow feeding instructions
- Provide assistance with the safe handling and restraint of small animal patients
- Provide assistance to Animal Care Attendants (ACAs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and Clinicians for routine and emergency 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 high standards of cleanliness
- Liaise with ACAs, RVTs, Clinicians and clients, where required
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions and communication, including respecting patient/client confidentiality
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A graduate of Grade 12 or an accepted equivalent
- 6 months’ experience in the safe handling and care of small and/or large animals in a clinical setting would be an asset.
- Veterinary Assistant Certification considered an asset
- Certification in fear free/low-stress animal handling or RECOVER would be considered an asset
- Must be prepared to work a rotating schedule of days/evenings/overnights, including weekends, some statutory holidays and UPEI closures
- Must have basic competency to input data in computer systems and spreadsheets
- Must have ability to lift weights up to 25kg
- Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and reliable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently, but also as part of a team