Animal Attendant

15 hours ago


Gympie Queensland, Australia RSPCA QLD Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Are you an experienced Animal Attendant who wants to work in a unique organisation and care for animals in need?

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.

About the role

Provide vital help to all creatures great and small by caring for and attending to all animals in the care of RSPCA Qld Gympie Shelter by performing a wide range of duties using best practice in animal husbandry.


• 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.


• Assisting in admission, care and reclaim of domestic animals straying in the community on behalf of the South Burnett Regional Council.


• Ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is employed when updating individual animal shelter records and communication


• 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 is advantageous.


• 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.


• Excellent office/computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Internet, ability to quickly learn to use RSPCA databases).


• Minimum age 18 years old.

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, 50% off Royal Canin pet food, boarding options and much more.


• 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.

How to apply:

Please click here or visit and search using the keywords 'Animal Attendant', location 'Gympie' and follow the application instructions. Please include a copy of your resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

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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