Animal Attendant

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Australia RSPCA Queensland Full time

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed, and native animals in Queensland. Our mission statement is simple but powerful**:_Together We Change Lives_**.

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**About the role**

Make a difference to all creatures, great and small, by providing essential care and attention to the animals at RSPCA Qld. From hands-on animal husbandry to ensuring every creature thrives, you'll perform a diverse range of duties using the best practices in the field. Make a real difference every day
- Working alongside a team of staff and volunteers to ensure animal welfare is a top priority.
- Providing exceptional levels of care to animals including general husbandry, dietary requirements and enrichment.
- Assisting in animal health examinations and administering routine veterinary preventative treatments and medications.
- Ensuring high standards of shelter cleanliness/hygiene.
- Providing training and behaviour modification for animals in care using positive, reward-based techniques.
- The ongoing communication of animal health, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Coordination and training of volunteers and participating in peer mentoring.
- Collaborating with and working closely with other departments at RSPCA and external agencies to ensure the needs of the animal are met.
- Assisting in the animal adoption process.
- Ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is employed when updating individual animal shelter records and communicating with other departments and agencies and.
- Ensuring customers comply with Local Council By-Laws.
- Our Animal Attendants primarily work with our domestic animals, including dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets._

**Who are we looking for?**
- Certificate II or III in animal-related studies would be an advantage.
- Experience in animal husbandry and animal handling; verbally and visually identifying and describing animals body language.
- A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving the long-term goals of the RSPCA Qld.
- Excellent organisational skills, time management and the ability to cope in high pressure situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good conflict resolution skills.
- Minimum age 18 years old.

Full time, permanent position available. Working hours will be rostered across a 7-day roster and weekend work will be required.

**Benefits and culture**
- Access to counselling and mental health support services, Paid parental leave, Flexible Working Arrangements, Companion Animal leave and Study leave.
- Free animal adoption options, staff discounts with retailers, free pet vaccines, 40% off Royal Canin pet food, boarding options and much more.
- Novated lease arrangements on offer with our provider.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support your professional development.
- Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care.
- Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals.

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**Equity**

We are an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or experience, to join our diverse team

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**How to apply**

**Please include a copy of your resume and cover letter.

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