The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: Animal Care Attendant Casual 79 per hour We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. The main responsibility of the Animal Care Attendant position is to care for the health and welfare of the animals in the Shelter. A subsidiary responsibility is to give support to the front office staff in an effective and courteous manner. Maintain the kennels, runs and cat cages in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis Treat the animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job Provide the animals with proper diet and to ensure that they feed and water properly Ensure the animal's health and well-being in accordance with the society's animal health policy, including the administration of such medications as specified by the animal health technologist or other authorized shelter staff Willingly help co-ordinate the supporting work of volunteers, in the spirit that we all work together for the benefit of all animals Collaborate with other shelter personnel thereby creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance To assist the front office staff as may be required in: Telephone reception and other communications Receiving animals for surrender License and merchandise sales Performance of general office routines and record keeping To perform all of the above in a courteous, friendly way to clients, volunteers and other staff, to ensure the highest possible reputation for the shelter and the maintenance of the goodwill of its community Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers' License and driver's abstract Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and more common diseases Basic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routines No telephone calls, please.