Animal Attendant- Kennel Technician

Pet Resorts Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Pet Resorts Australia in Brisbane is seeking an exceptional animal attendant for a casual role. You will care for dogs and cats, demonstrate strong canine handling skills and work across a 7-day roster in a busy environment.

You must have experience with animals of varying temperaments, good observation of health and behaviour, plus reliable teamwork, customer service, and time management. A driver’s license and own transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and canine handling.
• Ability to work with dogs and cats of varying temperaments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Physically capable in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time management and reliability.
• Current driver’s licence and own transport.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Socialise multiple dogs and match groups by behaviour.
• Care for and supervise dogs and cats.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and report animal health.

Skills

Canine handling

Animal husbandry

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Behaviour understanding

Cleaning & infection control

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Are looking for an opportunity with a difference? A role with strong emotional reward and a sense of purpose?

An opportunity has become available for an exceptional animal attendant to join our team.

Successful applicant must be flexible for work across a 7-day roster.

We are seeking a person for a casual position who has had experience working in a similar role, someone who has STRONG canine handling skills, who has had experience in working with animals with varying temperaments and who is confident in handling and looking after dogs and cats.

The successful applicant will have the following skills:

Animal Husbandry- Proven animal husbandry and canine handling knowledge and experience. Cat and dog breed knowledge along with good behaviour / medical observation skills.

Must be comfortable with handling dogs with varying size and temperament.

Must be comfortable with handling cats

Socialising multiple dogs, matching groups according to dog behaviour and personality

It is not enough to just "love" animals, you must also have a high level of experience within a similar industry.

Teamwork- You must be able to work in a team environment, one where all staff members are respectful, communicate well and are able to depend on each other. As well as being able to work independently.

Communication & Customer Service- Must have sound customer service experience along with exceptional communication skills.

Physical ability / Time management- This role is physically demanding, must have a "can do" attitude and be prepared to work in all weather conditions. The position is fast paced and requires everyone to be able to manage their time and priorities to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner

Key Selection Criteria

Strong understanding of reading & understanding dog and cat behaviour

Knowledge of cleaning and infection control procedures

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Team skills, and a positive loyal attitude

Basic computer skills

Current driver's license and own transport

Husbandry and handling of animals.

Customer Service

Monitor and report animal health.

Upkeep and clean the facilities.

Aptitude for training and learning

Work in a team or unsupervised as needed.