Dog Care and Welfare Assistant for Kennels

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Guide Dogs Victoria Full time

**Introduction**:
Our Organisation

Guide Dogs Victoria is a leader in breaking down barriers that enable our people to live life without limits.

Our organisation recognises and responds to the diverse needs and choices of our Clients. We specialise in providing high quality and safe services and supports to people living with low vision or blindness and other disabilities.

We are one of Australia’s most trusted charity and an employer of choice in the disability and aged care sectors. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers and the benefits this brings to our organisation. Our people enjoy an inclusive and culturally safe work environment free from all forms of discrimination. Guide Dogs Victoria is a place where talent is recognised and innovation is encouraged.

**Description**:
The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dog Care and Welfare Assistant to join our Dog Facilities based in Kew. This is a permanent role, working in a part-time capacity.

Reporting to the Dog Facilities Lead, you will ensure the physical and temperamental well-being and security of all assigned canines in the Nursery, and Training Kennels.

**Responsibilities**:
Management of Canine Health
- Ensure assigned areas and surrounds are maintained in a secure, clean, hygienic and tidy condition at all times, following appropriate procedures.
- Provide and maintain the highest level of health care and temperament management of assigned canines.Ensure assigned canines are regularly health checked, groomed, and bathed as per department procedures.
- As required, assist the Veterinarian during examinations and provide accurate knowledge and records of canine health problems and related history.
- Administer medications to canines as directed by the Team Leader and/or Veterinarian.
- Transport canines for veterinary examinations or treatment as directed by the team leader and/or Veterinarian.

Management of Canine Temperament
- Ensure assigned canines are quiet and relaxed, and promote a positive, calm Training Kennel/Nursery environment.
- Implement correct handling techniques and handle canines in a positive, quiet and appropriate manner.

**Skills and Experiences**:
**Qualifications**:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in Canine Husbandry and/or completion of Certificate IV in Animal Studies.

Knowledge, Skills & Previous Experience
- Good canine handling skills and ability to demonstrate effective leadership and control over canines.
- Comfortable and confident around canines.
- Good communication, interpersonal skills, with a mature and professional approach and presentation.
- Excellent time management skills, organisational skills, and a good eye for detail.
- Ability to work well within a team, as well as independently, assuming responsibility for nominated tasks.
- Ability to work under direction following procedures and systems of work, while maintaining initiative, and the ability to follow through with all tasks.
- Ability to be flexible, adapt to varying workloads.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment and dedication to department and organisational goals and objectives.
- Ability to maintain appropriate and accurate records.

Competent computer literacy skills, with the ability to learn and use new programs.

**Benefits**:

- A competitive remuneration package that reflects skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $18,550.
- 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Support towards your professional development including paid study leave, educational assistance and an external mentoring program.
- Wellbeing program which includes an annual wellbeing calendar, discounted health insurance, employee assistance program, skin checks and annual flu vaccinations.
- Reward and Recognition program.
- Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve - both human and canine

Important

Mandatory Safety Screening Checks

All employees are also required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirements as a condition of their employment. Vaccination evidence or valid medical exemption must be provided prior your commencement date.

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