Animal Attendant- Kennel Technician

Pet Resorts Australia; Narangba; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Pet Resorts Australia in Narangba, Queensland, is seeking an exceptional animal attendant for a casual position. The role requires strong canine handling skills, experience with animals of varying temperaments, and the ability to work across a 7-day roster.

You will assist with husbandry, handling dogs and cats, maintain cleanliness, monitor animal health, and deliver friendly customer service in a busy team environment. A valid driver's license and own transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong animal handling and training skills.
• Understanding dog and cat behaviour.
• Experience in cleaning and infection control procedures.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team skills with a positive attitude.
• Client communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Husbandry and handling of animals.
• Customer Service.
• Monitor and report animal health.
• Upkeep and cleaning of facilities.
• Aptitude for training and learning.
• Work in a team or unsupervised as needed.

Skills

Canine handling

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Physical ability

Basic computer skills

Driver's licence

Dog/cat behaviour understanding

Job description

Role duties & responsibilities

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 Animal handling & training skills

• Strong understanding of reading & understanding dog and cat behaviour

• Knowledge of cleaning and infection control procedures

• Superior customer service skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Team skills, and a positive loyal attitude

• Client communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Current driver’s license and own transport

Role duties & responsibilities

• 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.