Kennels Animal Attendants

Provide excellent day to day care for the animals in our care
- Full-time, Part-Time and Casual positions available at Burwood East
- Work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

**About RSPCA Victoria**:
RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

**About the role**:
As an Animal Attendant with our Kennels team, you will be responsible for providing excellent day to day care for puppies and dogs in our shelter and contributing to the achievement of the best possible welfare outcome for every animal in our care.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
This diverse and interesting role will challenge and reward you by providing you with the following responsibilities and duties:

- Contribute to the daily management of Kennels shelter in a professional and caring manner, including transporting animals as required.
- Observing, documenting and reporting health and behaviour concerns of animals in our care, and supporting Veterinarians when required.
- Providing a high level of service to customers in the adoption, surrender and reclaiming of animals to enhance the reputation of RSPCA Victoria within the local community.
- Ensure all necessary documentation relating to the management of animals are recorded accurately and in accordance with RSPCA Victoria procedures and timeframes.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment by effectively communicating and working collaboratively with peers across all departments including volunteers.

**What we are looking for**:

- ** The ability to work rotating rosters including weekends and public holidays.**:

- Previous experience in an animal care role is highly desirable.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment and manage time.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive team member and a keen attitude for sharing knowledge and helping others.

**Recruitment Requirements**:

- Holds or is willing to complete a Certificate II in Animal Studies (or equivalent) is highly regarded.
- Current and valid Victorian Driver’s License.
- Current tetanus vaccination or willingness to obtain.

**What we can offer you**:

- Encouraged work-life balance
- Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canine pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail products.
- Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as a skilled workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives. Excellent EAP, including confidential counselling services and education programs.
- Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canine pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail products.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role.

**How to apply**:
Applications will close Sunday 9th of February.
- RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy _here_._