Animal Attendant, Rehab, Veterinary Medical CentrePrimary Purpose: To provide 24-hour assistance to ensure basic daily requirements of all animals are maintained in the Veterinary Medical Centre. The VMC is focused on patient and client care, learning and discovery. Our animal attendants are essential for our team to provide the highest standards of care for patients, clients, staff and students.Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager Health Services, this position works independently with support and direction from clinicians and registered veterinary technologists. Heavy repetitive manual tasks including lifting, moving, crouching, kneeling, and cleaning of equipment and facilities. i.e. cans/bags of feed, and restraint of animals. This position works in an animal facility with large animals and small animals which exposes employees to animal dander, waste, and unpredictability. Subject to some unpleasant odors, dress code, and traffic pattern restrictionsTypical Duties or Accountabilities: Provides assistance to clinicians, students and vet technicians essential to animal care; cleans and disinfects hospital facilities; including kennels, stalls, surgery suites, etc. according to hospital protocols; observation of animals and reporting of observations; feeds, exercises, and provides bedding for all animals in the care of the Small Animal Clinic; walks, moves, handles and restrains animals; pickup, organize and maintains supplies; maintains and repairs equipment; and other duties as assigned. Maintain log books and performing maintenance on equipment in the service.QualificationsEducation: Completion of Grade 12. Must possess and maintain a valid Saskatchewan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.Licenses: N/AExperience: At least two years related and practical experience preferably in a small animal hospital setting. Experience in handling and care of small animals including exotics.Skills: Ability to adapt to and understands the needs of a small animal hospital environment; sound background and knowledge of animal husbandry with respect to various animal species such as small mammals, rabbits, reptiles, amphibians, ferrets, birds, wildlife. Ability to perform heavy manual labour associated with daily feeding and cleaning activities and operation of related animal handling equipment. Ability to work in varying and unpredictable conditions both indoors and outdoors. Must be comfortable with restraining and assisting with cats and dogs. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal (including communications related to sensitive issues such as euthanasia and animal body care and disposals). Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team; and demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills.Department: Veterinary Medical Centre Status: Permanent Employment Group: CUPE 1975 Shift: Monday to Friday. Shifts vary between the hours of 7 AM-7 PM, 8 hrs. shifts. Hours subject to change. Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $21.55 - 25.13 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary Family (if applicable): Applied Scientific Services Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3 Posted Date: 3/18/2026 Closing Date: 5/5/2026 at 6:00 pm CST Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On CampusThe successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:Criminal Record Check: Yes Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable Vulnerable Sector Check: Not ApplicableThe University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: . We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please for assistance.
