Dog Welfare Officer

Guide Dogs WA; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

3 extra leave days over festive season

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

EverAbility Group is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to support dog welfare for staff, clients and volunteers in the program across WA and Tasmania. You will manage canine health, vaccinations, desexing, parasite prevention and maintain records in line with industry standards.

The role requires strong teamwork, independence, and excellent communication, with opportunities for development and a focus on welfare of program dogs and collaboration with veterinary practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with registration.
• Experience working with dogs in training environments.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dog welfare support to staff, clients and volunteers in the program.
• Oversee canine health management, vaccination and desexing schedules, and coordinate parasite prevention medication.
• Perform routine husbandry, health assessments and weighing of dogs in training.
• Monitor stock levels of veterinary medications, consumables and laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate veterinary visits and welfare considerations for program dogs.
• Maintain veterinary records and ensure reports are recorded in organisation databases.
• Coordinate onsite and external veterinary visits and arrange referrals as needed.
• Assist with treatment plans and manage data for reporting and expenditure tracking.

Skills

Dog welfare

Team collaboration

Communication

Instruction listening

Planning & organising

Microsoft Office

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Dog training

Volunteer coordination

Disability awareness

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation)

Job Description

Join a Team that Makes a Difference:

At EverAbility Group, we're more than a disability services organisation, we're a community of people committed to creating opportunities, independence and inclusion for the people we support.

Every role plays an important part in helping us deliver life-changing services through VisAbility, Guide Dogs WA & Tasmania, Children’s and Youth Services and Kites Children's Therapy.

Whether you're supporting our people, systems, finances, marketing or operations, your work helps create meaningful outcomes for thousands of individuals and families across Western Australia and Tasmania.

This is a permanent part-time position at 0.8 FTE.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work with genuine community impact
• Salary packaging benefits that increase your take home pay
• Up to 3 additional paid leave days over the festive season
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

What You’ll Bring:

Instead of just skills and experience, we are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working collaboratively
• Wants to contribute to meaningful outcomes
• Is committed to continuous improvement
• Takes ownership and accountability

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dog welfare support to staff, clients and volunteers involved in the program.
• Oversee canine health management, including vaccination and desexing schedules, and coordinate the supply and administration of parasite prevention medication.
• Perform routine husbandry, health assessments and weighing of dogs in training, ensuring appropriate practices and procedures are followed.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of veterinary medications, consumables and laboratory supplies.
• Liaise with veterinary practices and internal staff to coordinate emergency veterinary services, scheduled health examinations, surgical procedures and welfare considerations for program dogs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date veterinary records, ensuring reports and consultation notes are processed in accordance with industry standards and recorded in the organisation databases and the International Working Dog Registry (IWDR).
• Coordinate and manage onsite and external veterinary visits to support the health and welfare of dogs on the program.
• Assess and triage canine health concerns, arrange veterinary referrals as required and assist with the implementation and ongoing management of treatment plans.
• Process invoices and collate relevant data to support reporting, monitoring and expenditure tracking.

Desired Skills and Experience

• An understanding of dog behaviour, health and welfare.
• Ability to work well within a team, as well as independently, assuming responsibility for nominated tasks.
• High level of communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to listen and carry out instructions and advice.
• Superior planning and organising skills, and ability to effectively manage stress.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Registered and qualified Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in working with dogs in a training environment.
• Experience in working with volunteers.
• Experience in working with people with disability.

Required Compliance Documents:

• National Police Clearance
• Valid Tas Driver’s Licence
• Working with Vulnerable People Check (NDIS endorsed)

What It’s Like to Work Here
We know people do their best work when they feel supported, connected and valued.

At EverAbility, you’ll find:

• Leaders who genuinely care about their teams
• A collaborative and welcoming culture
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence change
• Flexible ways of working
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Whether you’re early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed.

Ready to make an Impact?

If you’re looking for meaningful work, great people and an organisation where you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday, 27 November 2026.

(We reserve the right to close advertisement early)

For further information contact Kim Ryan at [e-mail]

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace