Casual Animal Attendant

2 days ago


Blakehurst, New South Wales, Australia Blakehurst Vet & Hotel for Cats Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

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.



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