Kennel Attendant

2 weeks ago


Austral, Australia Austral Pets Full time

**Seasonal Animal Care Attendant Role**:
Join our team for a seasonal role from December to late January, caring for dogs, cats, and small pets. This role involves feeding, cleaning, exercise, playtime, and managing pet check-ins/outs.

**Key Requirements**:

- **Experience**: Must have work-related animal care experience, especially strong dog handling skills.
- **Availability**: Required during December to late January, including public holidays and weekends. On-call availability for last-minute shifts is essential.
- **Potential for Long-Term Employment**: Exceptional performance may lead to more permanent opportunities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Handle kennel upkeep, basic dog bath services, and ensure pets’ safety and comfort.
- Uphold Kennel and Salon cleanliness to the highest standards, keeping a sanitary environment.
- Ensure the daily needs and routines of our pet guests are diligently met, encompassing feeding, exercise, and overall welfare.
- Provide excellent customer service and manage daily tasks efficiently.
- Overall animal monitering, keeping an eye out for signs or symptoms, and diligently recording and communicating any observations.

**About You**:

- Confident in managing various pet breeds and sizes.
- Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of pet care needs.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills
- Professional in client interactions.
- Valid Driver's license and ability to perform Pet Taxi tasks as needed

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Strong animal handling skills, including understanding of animal body language and how to approach animals.
- Understanding of kennel hygiene and upkeep, and various animal care-related cleaning duties
- Valid Driver's license and ability to perform Pet Taxi tasks as needed
- Reliable and Punctual with Dec - Jan availability, including public holidays and weekends

**Application Instructions**: Applications must include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be considered.

**Job Types**: Casual, Seasonal

**Salary**: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- On call
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Animal-Related Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Provisional P1 driver licence or Full Drivers Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Austral, NSW 2179 (required)

Work Location: In person