Cattery Assistant - Kaiwharawhara

Animates Holdings NZ Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Animates Vetcare is seeking a Casual Cattery Assistant to join our caring team in New Zealand. You will help care for feline guests, support the Vetcare team, and ensure a safe, clean environment while delivering exceptional care to every pet.

We value animal welfare, teamwork, and a positive customer experience. The role requires flexibility for weekends and public holidays and a genuine love of cats.

Qualifications

• Experience handling cats.
• Passion for animal welfare.
• Friendly, reliable, and enjoys working with people.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and providing fresh water to cats in our care.
• Cleaning cattery facilities, cat condos, and litter trays to a high standard.
• Assisting with cat exercise and enrichment routines.
• Monitoring cat health and wellbeing and alerting the clinical team to any concerns.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout the day.
• Following health, safety, and animal welfare protocols at all times.
• Working collaboratively with Vet Nurses and the wider Vetcare team.
• Providing a positive experience for both pets and their owners.

Skills

Cat handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Do you love cats and want to make a difference in their care and wellbeing?.

Animates Vetcare is looking for a Casual Cattery Assistant to join our passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for an animal lover who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional care to every pet that stays with us.

About the role:

As a Cattery Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring our feline guests receive the highest standard of care during their stay. You'll help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while supporting the Vetcare team during busy periods throughout the year.

Key responsibilities:

• Feeding and providing fresh water to cats in our care.
• Cleaning cattery facilities, cat condos, and litter trays to a high standard.
• Assisting with cat exercise and enrichment routines.
• Monitoring cat health and wellbeing and alerting the clinical team to any concerns.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout the day.
• Following health, safety, and animal welfare protocols at all times.
• Working collaboratively with Vet Nurses and the wider Vetcare team.
• Providing a positive experience for both pets and their owners.

About You:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience handling cats.
• Has a genuine passion for animal welfare.
• Is friendly, reliable, and enjoys working with people.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can remain calm and attentive when caring for animals.
• Has customer service experience (preferred).
• Has animal care experience (preferred but not essential).
• Is available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Why join Animates Vetcare:

At Animates, we're united by our love of pets and our commitment to providing outstanding care. We live by our PACKT values:

Passion | Authentic | Caring | Knowledge | Togetherness

When you join our team, you'll become part of a supportive workplace that values teamwork, learning, and making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

If you're passionate about cats and would love to work with a team that puts animal welfare first, we'd love to hear from you.