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Animal Care Supervisor
Employer
Alberta Animal ServicesDate Posted
June 11, 2026Languages
English-
Location Red Deer, AB
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Earnings $26.00 hourly
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Work Hours 40 to 44 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Jun 25, 2026
Employer
Alberta Animal Services
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Animal health
- Criminal justice/safety studies
- Public administration
- Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Office
- Animal shelter
Tasks
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
- Organise day-to-day business operations
- Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
- Deal with public
- Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
- Manage staff and assign duties
- Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
- Handling animals
- Monitoring animal health
Supervision
Dispatchers and radio operators
Technical experience
Animal care and field studies work
Area of specialization
- Exotic animals
- Small animals
- Emergency care
- Animal training
- Animal husbandry
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Versatility
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in assisting veterinarians before, during and after surgery, and by preparing surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anesthetics and cleaning up after surgery; in conducting specialized procedures such as animal identification and hoof trimming, and in preparing medications and vaccines under the direction of veterinarians
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in operating laboratory equipment to produce X-rays radiographs, collect samples and perform other tests to assist in the diagnosis of animal health problems
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in compiling information from tests to assist in the diagnosis of animal health problems; and in conducting and assisting in laboratory research
Abilities
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