Student placement
Mornighton Shire Kennel and Shelter
Mornighton
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided daily care and feeding for various animal species.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any health concerns promptly.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
- Organized supplies and maintained inventory for animal care needs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance animal handling skills.
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
- Provides socialization activities for the assigned animals under supervision.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Walked and exercised dogs.