CAREER Opportunities

Full-Time | CALGARY, AB

ABOUT US: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a registered non-profit charity located in Calgary, Alberta helping over 4,000 animals find loving adoptive homes each year. We also facilitate numerous community support programs helping people and pets in our community. Our mission is Changing Lives Through Kindness.

THE ROLE: This role is responsible for ensuring that all animals within AARCS are provided with the best possible medical care. This includes assistance in all areas of the hospital. You will have a close working relationship with the Director of Animal Health and other veterinary staff as it pertains to animal care.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Genuine interest in animal welfare and shelter medicine
• Veterinary clinic experience considered an asset
• Experience handling cats, dogs, rabbits and rodents
• Ability to work under pressure in demanding situations
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Openness to new ideas and innovative thinking
• Extremely team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal and time management skills
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with veterinary staff to ensure the highest level of animal care
• Support RVT’s with high volume surgery preparation and recovery of patients
• Maintain a clean and sanitary facility by following AARCS disease management, biosecurity protocols and disinfecting protocols
• Providing compassionate care duties including feeding, cleaning and walking patients
• Patient handling and restraint
• Surgical pack wrap and autoclaving of all instruments and gowns
• Participate in client communication and education, explaining administration of medications, follow-up care, diet recommendations and general animal care
• Assists Hospital staff with radiology of patients
• Other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Veterinary Technologist Assistant (VTA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) Certification considered an asset
• Minimum three years experience in animal welfare/shelter/hospital environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hospital environment within a busy animal shelter with a moderate to loud noise level.
• The position may involve exposure to dangerous and/or diseased animals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and up to 120 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.

DETAILS: 

Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Safe Haven – 5060 74 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2C 3C9

Salary Range: $16.87 – $18.31 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, statutory holidays and wellness time
• Health, Dental and Life and Disability Benefits
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Discounted pet food, services and supplies
• Free parking
• Public transit accessible

Apply Now: Qualified applicants should click the APPLY ONLINE link below to complete the application. The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AARCS is an equal opportunity employer.  If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us at [email protected] as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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Permanent, Full-Time | CALGARY, AB

ABOUT US: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a registered non-profit charity located in Calgary, Alberta helping over 4,000 animals find loving adoptive homes each year. We also facilitate numerous community support programs helping people and pets in our community. Our mission is Changing Lives Through Kindness.

THE ROLE: The Cat Foster Home Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the cat foster homes and the animals being housed with them.

ABOUT YOU: Having both a love of people and animals, you have a natural ability to work with others and are friendly, approachable and able to provide exceptional service to others while remaining open-minded and non-judgmental. You take great personal satisfaction in your relationships with key stakeholders, including other staff, volunteers, foster homes, co-workers and rescue partners. Having a strong understanding of cats, their behaviour and medical needs is important in facilitating the appropriate foster placement. Your lifestyle allows you to regularly and consistently maintain a flexible schedule. You are able to work some evenings and weekends when needed to accommodate the needs of the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Genuine interest in animal welfare with good understanding of cats and their behaviour.

• Emotional resilience to handle difficult or stressful situations.

• High level of conflict resolution skills; ability to work calmly and proactively through challenges. 

• Strong organizational and technical skills.

• Proven track record of being able to cultivate positive working relationships.

• Personable with the ability to develop a positive rapport with stakeholders. 

• Cat handling experience required; including ability or willingness to work with feral cats and under socialized cats.

• A quick thinker and efficient self-starter who takes initiative; has the ability to set priorities and manage workloads with minimal supervision.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage a team of approximately 300 foster homes, and provide guidance and support when needed. 

• Facilitate foster placement of cats in a timely manner, including completing foster tiles, and sending discharge sheets within 24 hours.

• Ensure Pet Point and all internal spreadsheets are up to date as it relates to foster homes. 

• Communicate frequently with foster homes to ensure ongoing satisfaction through regularly scheduled check in’s and bi-weekly newsletters. 

• Provide on-call support to foster homes and/or shelter caregivers in the case of an emergency during a one week rotation, as needed, but approximately once every 12 weeks.  

• Order specialty food and supplies for foster homes.

• In collaboration and consultation with the veterinary hospital, communicate with foster homes in regard to animal care and health.

• Manage foster home concerns and grievances in a timely manner; escalate to the Director of Programs as needed. 

• Coordinate supply requests from foster homes.

• Ensure adoptable cats are on the website by following up with foster homes; request bio submission forms.

• Work with the cat program team to ensure the movement and flow of cats in and out of the shelter. 

• Collaborate with all program staff to participate in organizing adoption events.     

• Participate in Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) cases, as requested.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Moderate level of office software proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Internet, Google platform and databases. 

• Three or more years experience in a animal shelter environment is considered an asset. 

• Experience in Pet Point is considered an asset.

DETAILS: 

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, flexible to accommodate operational needs as required.
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Safe Haven – 5060 74 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2C 3C9

Salary Range: $35,100 to $48,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• Company cell phone

• Continuing education and professional development perks

• Company Benefits (Health, Dental, Life & Disability)

• Discounted pet food, services and supplies

• Free parking

• Public transit accessible

Apply Now: Qualified applicants should click the APPLY ONLINE link below to complete the application. The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AARCS is an equal opportunity employer.  If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us at [email protected] as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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Permanent, Full-Time | CALGARY, AB

ABOUT US: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is a registered non-profit charity located in Calgary, Alberta helping over 4,000 animals find loving adoptive homes each year. We also facilitate numerous community support programs helping people and pets in our community. Our mission is Changing Lives Through Kindness.

THE ROLE: Reporting to the Cat Shelter Supervisor, the Cat Care Team Lead will be responsible for leading caregiver shifts, facilitating day to day animal husbandry and ensuring that our cat care areas are clean and stocked. Having a strong understanding of cats, their behaviour, and medical needs, is important in facilitating appropriate housing and enrichment for cats in our care.

ABOUT YOU: Having both a love of people and animals, you are naturally optimistic, positive, friendly, and approachable. Working with onsite volunteers and staff – you pride yourself on ensuring a clean, sanitary and efficient space. You are confident with your animal handling skills. You are tech savvy to support entering animal files and other administrative tasks, as required. You love engaging with people and are proud of the excellent levels of customer service you provide. At heart, you strive to see every animal provided with the highest quality of care during their time at the shelter. Your strengths include a positive attitude, attention to detail, teamwork and adaptability to change. Your lifestyle allows you to regularly and consistently maintain a flexible schedule. You are able to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Genuine interest in animal welfare.
• Emotional resilience to handle difficult or stressful situations.
• Cat handling experience required; including ability or willingness to work with feral cats and under socialized cats.
• Intermediate to advanced level of office software proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Internet, Google Docs and databases.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Proven track record of being able to cultivate positive working relationships.
• Personable with the ability to develop a positive rapport with stakeholders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to walk, reach overhead, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work with shelter staff and caregivers to ensure cats are cared for by AARCS standards, and ensure their ongoing well being and quality of life.
• Lead shelter shifts, including delegating responsibilities and facilitating shift huddles.
• Assist with cleaning, feeding and general animal husbandry as needed.
• Administer medication to shelter cats as prescribed by AARCS Veterinary Hospital.
• Maintain shelter cleanliness as it pertains to the cat area, including but not limited to; cleaning crates, washing dishes, doing laundry, washing the floor and participating in deep cleans.
• Facilitate meet and greets when needed.
• Facilitate appropriate housing and enrichment for cats in our shelter.
• Collaborate with Cat Shelter Operations Coordinator to ensure supplies are stocked in cat rooms at all times.
• Participate in Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) cases as requested.
• Assist with shelter intake and foster home discharges & supply requests, as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

CONSIDERED AN ASSET: 

• Valid driver’s license
• Previous kennel or animal care experience

DETAILS: 

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Safe Haven – 5060 74 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2C 3C9

Salary Range: $35,100 to $44,850 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, statutory holidays and wellness time
• Company benefits (Health, Dental, Life & Disability)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Discounted pet food, services and supplies
• Free parking
• Public transit accessible

Apply Now: Qualified applicants should click the APPLY ONLINE link below to complete the application. The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AARCS is an equal opportunity employer.  If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us at [email protected] as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

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LOCUM RVT in Edmonton

Position: Registered Veterinary Technologist, Locum

Shelter Location: North Haven – 8108 Coronet Rd NW, Edmonton

Shelter Hours: Monday to Sunday,  8:00am-6:00pm 

Shift: 1 day a week (6-8 hours). Can be any day of the week. Preferably the same day each week.

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour

ABOUT YOU: Are you an experienced and enthusiastic VET TECH? Have you been looking for an opportunity in shelter medicine? Then we’re looking for you! We are seeking a registered veterinary technologist for one day a week in our North Haven Shelter in Edmonton, Alberta.

• You are a confident technologist.
• You are willing and eager to do a number of physical exams.
• You are able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a love for animals and a solid understanding of shelter medicine.
• You are positive, friendly and approachable.

If this sounds like you, email: [email protected] today!

Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society 

5060 – 74th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta

Volunteer VETERINARIANS + RVTS

Clinic Hours MONDAY to FRIDAY 8am-6pm

ABOUT YOU: Are you an experienced and enthusiastic VETERINARIAN or VET TECH? Have you been looking for an opportunity in shelter medicine? Then we’re looking for you!

We are seeking volunteer veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists for our Safe Haven Shelter in Calgary, Alberta.

• You are a confident surgeon or technologist.
• You are willing and eager to do a number of physical exams.
• You are able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a love for animals and a good understanding of shelter medicine.
• You are positive, friendly and approachable.

If this sounds like you, email: [email protected] today!