Casual Animal Attendant

EXPERIENCED CASUAL ANIMAL ATTENDANT

We're looking for a caring and reliable casual Animal Attendant to join our team, ideally someone local who is committed to building a career in hands-on animal care.

What you'll do:

• Help with daily running of our cat hotel – check-ins, check-outs, and cat care.
• Keep hotel and clinic areas clean and hygienic.
• Watch animal health and behaviour, and report any concerns.
• Give medications as directed by vets.
• Provide friendly service at reception and on the phone.
• Play with and enrich cats to keep them happy and stimulated.
• Record feeding, care, and any issues.
• Provide clients with video and photo updates of their cats.
• Photograph, write and schedule social media posts.
• Assist vets with handling pets during exams and procedures.

What we're looking for:

• At least one year in professional animal care (cat experience is a big plus).
• Flexibility across the week, including weekends.
• Strong passion for animal welfare and excellent standards of care.
• Reliability and genuine care for the animals, our hotel, and the team.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• High attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Certificate II in Animal Care or equivalent animal care qualification (preferred but not essential for exceptional candidates)
• Eligibility to work in Australia (Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa)
• Computer skills, preferably in vet software
• Previous customer service experience, particularly in a care or service environment

If you're an experienced Animal Attendant who loves working with cats and takes pride in excellent care, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: this role isn't suitable for anyone studying or planning to become a vet nurse in the near future.