Animal Care Specific Skills Prepare food and feed animals

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Security and Safety Bondable; Criminal record check

Work Setting Veterinary clinic

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Animal Specializations

Reptiles; Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.; Exotic birds; Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional Skills

Schedule and confirm appointments; Provide basic information to clients and the public; Maintain and order supplies

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Switchboard 1-25 lines; Database software; Electronic mail

Baggage and Cargo Agent Specific Skills Maintain work records and logs

Customer Sales and Service Agent Specific Skills

Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages

Specific Skills

Obtain and process information required to provide services; Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery; Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas; Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery; Operate switchboard or telephone system; Receive and issue payments

Experience Will train

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English