Animal Attendant

Job Description
The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC) is a multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary centre providing Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Behavioural Medicine, Surgical and Imaging services from two locations to veterinary practices within metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

We have an exciting opportunity for a casual Animal Attendant to join our fun, hard-working, close-knit team that is dedicated to the best possible patient outcomes.

• Immediate start
• Casual position with potential for a permanent position in the future
• No weekend rosters
• No public holidays
• Above award wage
• Based at our Glen Waverley Centre

About The Role
As an animal attendant, you will play a critical role in the wellbeing of our patients. You will be there to provide comfort and the basic necessities, food and water, walks, a clean bed, etc. along with supporting our incredibly hardworking Nurses and Specialists by keeping the hospital sparkling clean and well-stocked.

The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to assist/oversee the Specialists and Nurses in various specialist procedures throughout the day including but not limited to MRI, CT, Chemotherapy, Endoscopy, Ultrasound and Radiography and will also be involved in the making of allergy vaccines for our Dermatology patients.

This is a casual position with the potential of further permanent hours for the right candidate. No public holidays or weekend work required. Interesting case load, a fun and supportive work environment, above award wage, working closely with all of our specialty departments.

About Your Skills & Experience

• Certificate II (or equivalent) in Animal Studies would be advantageous but not essential
• Passion to deliver a high-level standard of animal and patient care
• Basic knowledge of animal handling and behaviour
• A willingness to constantly develop personal knowledge and skills that relate to your role
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and the ability to work well on your own or with a team
• Driver's license
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask
• Positive attitude with a great sense of humour

We Offer

• A fun and supportive work environment
• Potential for the right candidate to move into a trainee nurse role should the opportunity present itself
• Interesting case load
• Above award wage
• No weekend or public holiday work

How To Apply
If you would like to be considered for the role please apply now with your cover letter outlining your interest in the role and resume via the link.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.