Animal Attendant - ARH Homebush

The Animal Referral Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wage

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Well-being of staff

Discounts on pet products

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital is seeking an Animal Attendant for a part-time position at ARH Homebush. You will support hospital operations with meal/water duties, bedding, cleaning, and stock control, while maintaining compassionate care for inpatients and boarding animals.

We value teamwork, reliability, and excellent communication. Weekend availability is preferred; prior experience in animal care is advantageous, and a Certificate II/III in Animal Studies is welcomed though attitude matters

Qualifications

• Passionate about animals and committed to their wellbeing.
• Experience in an animal hospital, shelter, boarding facility, or similar environment.
• Available for weekend shifts.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Attention to high standards of cleanliness and care.
• Certificate II/III in Animal Studies welcomed, but attitude matters most.

Responsibilities

• Cage cleaning and resetting.
• Walking, feeding, and watering 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

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Care for animals

Education

Certificate II/III in Animal Studies

Job description

Animal Attendant | Part-time position

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.

Job Description

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:

• 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
• Available for weekend shifts
• 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!