Pet / Animal Attendant / Kennel Hand

**Join Our Team at Pets Country Club**

Do you have a passion for animals and a keen eye for detail? **Pets Country Club in Lara** is looking for a dedicated **Animal Attendant** to join our amazing pet care team

If you’re someone who loves animals, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and thrives in a supportive role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you’ll help complete the day-to-day operations of our state-of-the-art pet care facility and doggy daycare, ensuring that our furry guests receive the best care, safety, and attention they deserve. You'll be a vital part of the team, helping to deliver our **award** **winning**customer service while assisting with animal care and facility upkeep.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- **Animal Care**: Assist with the daily feeding, grooming, and care of pets, ensuring each one is safe, comfortable, and well-attended to throughout their stay.
- **Behaviour Monitoring**: Observe animals for signs of stress, illness, or injury and report any concerns to the team or management.
- **Sanitation & Safety**: Help maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of our pet care areas, play zones, and equipment to ensure a safe environment for both animals and staff.
- **Client Interaction**: Assist with checking pets in and out, answering client queries, and providing exceptional customer service.
- **Team Support**: Work alongside other attendants and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and contribute to a positive, collaborative atmosphere.
- **Record-Keeping**: Help maintain accurate records for pets under your care, including feeding schedules and medication needs.

**What We're Looking For**:

- **Animal Enthusiasm**: A love for animals and a genuine desire to ensure their well-being.
- **Communication Skills**: Friendly and approachable, with the ability to interact with clients and team members professionally.
- **Attention to Detail**: Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate care records.
- **Adaptability**: Willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- **Reliability**: Strong work ethic with a commitment to punctuality and dependability.
- **Experience**: Previous animal care experience or a relevant qualification (like Certificate II or III in Animal Studies or similar) is preferred but not essential.
- **First Aid**: A willingness to undergo first aid training, if not already certified.
- **Availability**: Weekend, Public Holidays and School Holiday availability is critical for this role.

**What We Offer**:

- **Competitive pay** in line with the Miscellaneous Award, plus entitlements and Superannuation.
- Opportunities for **career growth** and professional development.
- Generous **staff discounts** on pet care services and products.
- A **pet-friendly work environment** where employee well-being is a priority.

**About Us**:
Pets Country Club is a family-owned business providing top-tier boarding and daycare services for a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and other small pets. Our commitment to animal welfare and exceptional customer service has earned us several awards, including the Geelong Business Excellence Award.

We’re passionate about creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their families, and we’d love for you to be part of our team.

If you’re looking to work in a fun, dynamic environment where your love for animals will make a real difference, we want to hear from you

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**Required Format**: Please send a 1-page Cover Letter and accompanying Resume, merged as one file and saved with the following file name:

- **Pets Country Club - Pet Attendant - Your Name**_

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**Interview Process**:
Applicants selected for an interview will be invited to a 5-hour unpaid trial to assess animal handling and husbandry skills, this will also include a face-to-face chat with the manager. Interviews start at **7:00am** and are held Monday to Friday.

N.B. Interview start time is not negotiable and reflects a typical shift start time.

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**Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and available for an in-person interview.**

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**Application Closing Date** - Monday 8th September 2025 at 5:00PM

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.35 - $64.63 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

- Please list two (2) to three (3) dates that you are available for an interview.

N.B. Interview format is a practical assessment and trial. It commences at 7:00am and concludes at 12:00pm. This can be scheduled for any week-day.

**Experience**:

- professional animal industry: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- drivers licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person