Animal Care

Mentorship

Identify and provide for basic and specialized care for a variety of domestic animals
Daily cleaning practices of enclosures
Diet preparation and feeding of animals
Assist with monthly parasite control
Practise time management skills
Performance of repetitive tasks with efficiency
Independent completion of tasks with attention to details
Professional skill development applicable to all weather conditions
Anticipate and solve problems in a real life setting
Implementation of daily documentation
Initiative to complete research

Additional Opportunities

Weekly one-to-one check-ins with Supervisor
Experience with domestic animals
Build awareness of a variety of animal assisted programs
Knowledge of animal behaviour through Zones of Regulation and how it pertains to animals
Education on animal nutrition and enrichment
Safe and appropriate handling of animals
Ability to create effective working environments within an interprofessional team
Experience a program that utilizes animals to support well-being and education

If you are interested in pursuing a clinical internship at Nova’s Ark, we ask that you read our website and submit your resume and cover letter to: novasark@sympatico.ca. All candidates will participate in a 3-hour working interview to see if we are the clinical education setting for you.

Participant smiling with bouquet of flowers.

Unlike everywhere else I’ve been, at Nova’s Ark, I do not feel out of place. It gives me something that I feel like I can’t find anywhere else. I meet people that I otherwise wouldn’t meet and I feel like a lot of those who have helped me through my struggles I’ve met here. Bridget, Participant since 2010

Nova’s Ark is special to our whole family. When Daniel first started here, he could only speak one-word sentences. Now, he can talk your ear off and is very independent. Daniel being at Nova’s Ark takes a lot of pressure off of our family because we know he is safe, happy and learning. No matter the weather or if he is tired, Daniel doesn’t want to miss a day.
Daniel’s Mom, a participant since 2014

From the moment our son started attending Novas Ark, we felt such positivity, hope and inspiration. Everyone in the Nova’s Ark family has been so caring and accepting of our whole family. Nova’s Ark has gone above and beyond to help us on our family’s journey and we are beyond thankful. We are so lucky to have found such a supportive environment for our children and our family.
Parent, Shannon K.

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