Animal Attendant

Be part of a passionate, supportive emergency care team
- Ongoing training and career pathing in a professional, supportive environment
- Great perks: pet discounts, wellbeing support & fitness passport

**About Us**
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members' work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals.

**About the Clinic**
AES Underwood is one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. AES Underwood is always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.

**About the Role**
Our Animal Attendant team members are trained to help support both the Nursing and Veterinary staff, giving you an introduction into emergency and critical care.

The main tasks include:

- Supporting the nursing team
- Helping to maintain clinic hygiene standards
- Infection control
- Restocking
- Animal handling and restraining

**About You**
- A love for providing the best care to animals of all shapes and sizes
- Certificate II/III in Animal Studies
- Strong work ethic (happy to chip in and support the team)
- Resilient (comfortable with the sights, sounds and smells of a hospital environment)
- Flexibility for shifts times including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

**Paws & Perks**
- Casual role $34.10 per hour plus super and great penalty rates
- Australia’s largest employee-owned veterinary group
- Fitness passport
- Pet well-being discount on treatments up to 70% off
- Pet well-being discount on products up to 50% off
- Above Award wages that reflect your experience and skills
- Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- Refer a Friend Program & Rewards (up to $2000)
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading for all permanent staff
- Further education & career planning benefits
- The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfill your further career aspirations (We promote and recruit from within)
- Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management
- Fully stocked snack cupboards and regular food deliveries
- Work-life harmony with flexible roster structures and work arrangements
- Make a difference in the lives of Animals across Australia