Animal Attendant

**Part-Time Animal Attendant - Vetwest Whitfords**

**About the role**
- An Animal Attendant will undertake the following duties while completing their Certificate II in animal studies.
- Preparing the hospital and wards for the incoming patients.
- Cleaning cages and patients where required throughout the day.
- Feeding patients according to instructions.
- Ensuring hospital patients are walked at the required times.
- Assisting the veterinary nurses with their duties.
- Assisting the nurses in maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital.
- Assisting with the daily washing of bedding.
- Animal handling under supervision.
- Monitoring patients for any unusual, concerning behaviour and communicating this to a fellow staff member.
- If successful in attaining your certificate II, this can lead to enrolling in your Certificate IV in veterinary nursing.
- 20 - 30 hours per week part-time permanent

**About you**

Essential:

- Be willing to undertake a certificate II in animal studies.
- Be able to work flexible hours Monday-Friday 7.30am-7.00pm, Sat and Sun 8.00-5.00pm

The successful applicant will possess the ability to:

- Take directions and have initiative, adaptability, and the capacity to work autonomously.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be reliable, confident, and compassionate.
- Good organisational and time management skills. A caring a respectful approach to all animals.
- A strong desire to learn new skills.

**About us**
Vetwest Animal Hospitals are a leading and highly regarded multi-vet company. Across 16 locations, Vetwest Animal Hospitals are committed to providing excellence in veterinary care. Our aim is to provide a friendly work environment with an emphasis on high standards of care and continuing education.

The Benefits
- Salary is above award.
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Part Time
- Continued training and education
- Help attaining your Certificate II in animal studies
- Generous staff discount policy