Kennel Hand

Forster Tuncurry Boarding Kennels and Cattery; Newcastle-Maitland, Newcastle, Failford; Vor Ort; AUD 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forster Tuncurry Boarding Kennels and Cattery in Failford, NSW is seeking a dedicated Kennel Hand to join our team. This casual role requires weekend availability and an immediate start, with shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

You will clean kennels and cattery facilities, feed, exercise, and monitor the health of animals, assist with grooming, and keep detailed records for owners. A patient, reliable and team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent attention to detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Compassionate and patient with animals of all sizes.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Able to work weekends and public holidays.
• Flexibility to cover a range of shifts.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats and other animals.

Aufgaben

• Clean and sanitize kennels and cattery facilities daily.
• Feed, exercise, and monitor health of animals.
• Assist with grooming and bathing.
• Provide a safe, comfortable environment for guests.
• Maintain detailed records and communicate with pet owners.
• Support team with additional duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Animal handling

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Hand to join our team at the Forster Tuncurry Boarding Kennels and Cattery in Failford, NSW. This casual position is perfect for someone with a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing exceptional care for our furry guests.

MUST BE AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS AND FOR AN IMMEDIATE START.

What you’ll be doing

Ensuring the daily cleaning and sanitation of kennels and cattery facilities

Feeding, exercising, and monitoring the health and wellbeing of the animals in our care

Assisting with the grooming and bathing of our boarding pets

Providing a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment for all our guests

Maintaining detailed records and communicating with pet owners as needed

Supporting the wider team with any other duties as required

What we’re looking for

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation

Compassionate and patient nature, with the ability to handle animals of all sizes and temperaments

Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team

Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and public holidays

At this stage the successful applicants’ shifts will be both weekday and weekend work 7:30am-5:30pm. Weekend work is a MUST for this job, non negotiable. Shifts currently available to be discussed.

What we offer

At Forster Tuncurry Boarding Kennels and Cattery, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment. We offer competitive casual pay rates, the opportunity to work with a variety of animals, and the chance to be part of a close-knit team dedicated to providing the best possible care for our clients’ beloved pets.

About us

Forster Tuncurry Boarding Kennels and Cattery is a well-established and trusted pet boarding facility serving the local community. We pride ourselves on offering a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment for all our guests, and strive to build lasting relationships with our clients and their furry friends.