Animal Attendant

Are you passionate about dogs and looking for an exciting, fast-paced environment to work in? Join Dogs in Town, the leader in dog care and happiness in Sydney Known for our happy dogs and vibrant team, we’re looking for someone who is always smiling, full of energy, and ready to be part of the best dog daycare in Sydney.

What We Offer:

- Shifts: Early starts at 6:45 am and second shift finishing at 7 pm
- Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

What We’re Looking For:

- Dog Lover: Must have owned a dog before—experience with dogs is essential even without formal training.
- Animal attendant course ( is a plus)
- English Skills: Intermediate level required for communication.
- Pet Aid Course: Must complete a pet first aid course before starting work with us.
- Cleaning Duties: Keeping the daycare clean and safe for our furry guests.
- Social Media Skills: Experience with Instagram to capture and share the best moments.
- Positive Attitude: Happy, smiling, and full of energy—this is a must
- Busy Environment: Ready to stay on your toes in a bustling, dynamic workplace.
- Weekend Availability: Must be available to work at least 1 weekend a month.
- Driving: A valid driver’s license is a plus

Current Visa Holders Welcome

Interviews will be held this weekend, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our happy and vibrant team

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Subcontract, Casual

Pay: $21.38 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free drinks
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- What steps would you take if you noticed a dog in your care displaying signs of distress or illness while you're also busy attending to other tasks in the daycare?
- What would you do if you overheard a coworker speaking negatively about a dog in our care or their owner in front of other staff members?
- How would you create engaging social media content to showcase the dogs in our care and promote our daycare, while ensuring that all posts align with our brand values?
- How would you handle a situation where a dog is barking excessively in the daycare, disrupting the environment for both the dogs and the staff?
- What steps would you take if you noticed a dog that has become particularly dirty or messy during playtime, especially if the owner expects them to come home clean?
- How would you utilize your free time during a shift to ensure that both the dogs in our care and the daycare environment remain engaged and safe?
- How would you prioritize supporting other team members with their tasks while also ensuring that the dogs receive the attention and care they need throughout the day?

**Education**:

- High School (Year 9-11) (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 05/10/2024
Expected Start Date: 07/10/2024