Animal Attendant - ARH Canberra

Animal Referral and Emergency Network; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time or part-time hours

Above award wage

Career progression

Access to courses

Staff well-being focus

Pet product/service discounts

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra is seeking dedicated Animal Attendants to join our expanding team. This is a Full-time role with hours from 6:30am to 2:30pm in Canberra.

You will care for hospitalised patients, provide basic necessities, support a clean, well-stocked environment, and work with a compassionate veterinary team. Prior experience is valued; a Certificate II/III in Animal Studies is welcome but attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

Qualifications

• Passionate about animals and their wellbeing.
• Experience in an animal hospital, shelter, boarding facility or similar.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cage cleaning and re-setting.
• Walking, feeding and caring for inpatients and boarding animals.
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital areas throughout the day.
• Assisting with patient handling and monitoring under staff direction.
• Daily laundry and dishes upkeep.
• Restocking consumables throughout the hospital.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate II/III in Animal Studies

Job description

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra is looking for dedicated Animal Attendants to join our expanding team!

This is a Full-time role, 6:30am to 2:30pm.

At ARH Canberra, we’re more than a hospital - we’re a community of veterinary professionals united by compassion, collaboration, and excellence. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to deliver the highest standards of care and create a supportive environment for our people.

As an Animal Attendant, you will play a critical role in the wellbeing of hospitalised patients we care for. You will be there to provide comfort and the basic necessities - food and water, walks, a clean bed, etc. as well as to support our incredibly hardworking team keeping the hospital sparkling clean and well stocked. Our animal attendant team are greatly valued and are an integral part of the success of the day to day running of our hospital!

Please note that this is a support and cleaning-based role with minimal animal handling.

Your duties will include:

• Cage cleaning and re-setting
• Walking, feeding, and watering inpatients and boarding animals
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital areas, including floors/bins/surfaces, throughout the day as required
• Assisting with patient handling and monitoring under staff direction
• Daily laundry/dishes upkeep
• Restocking consumables throughout the hospital

Working with us, you can enjoy:

• Full-time or part-time hours
• Above award wage
• Career progression for passionate and dedicated team members
• Opportunity for continued learning and access to courses within the hospital
• An employer who focuses on the well-being of all staff
• Discounts on both pet products and services

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Passionate about animals and committed to their wellbeing
• Experience in an animal hospital, shelter, boarding facility, or similar environment
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to roll up your sleeves
• Someone who takes pride in high standards of cleanliness and care, with attention to detail
• A Certificate II or III in Animal Studies (or currently studying) will be highly regarded but what matters most is your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn!