Animal Attendant - ARH Homebush

Greencross Vets; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wage

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Staff well-being

Job summary

ARH Homebush is seeking an Animal Attendant to join our veterinary hospital team in NSW. You will help care for inpatients and boarded animals, ensuring they are fed, watered and comfortable under supervision. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety and reliable teamwork within a busy hospital environment.

We value a positive attitude and willingness to learn, with a focus on maintaining high cleanliness standards and supporting experienced staff in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Passionate about animal welfare and wellbeing.
• Experience in an animal hospital or similar environment.
• Commitment to high cleanliness standards and care.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cage cleaning and re-setting.
• Walking, feeding, and watering inpatients and boarding animals.
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital areas, including floors, bins and surfaces.
• Assisting with patient handling and monitoring under staff direction.
• Restocking consumables and managing daily laundry/dishes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Punctual

Attention to detail

Cleanliness focus

Education

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Certificate III in Animal Studies

Job description

At ARH Homebush, we’re more than a hospital - we’re a community of veterinary professionals united by compassion, collaboration, and excellence. Since opening in 1999 as New South Wales' first multi-specialist and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital, ARH Homebush has been at the forefront of specialist patient care.

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.

Yourdutieswill 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:

• 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
• Experiencein an animal hospital, shelter, boarding facility, or similar environment
• A team player with excellentcommunication 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!