Animal Attendant

Join the Kip Happy Stays Pack - Now Hiring in Hobart & Cambridge, TAS
As the leading provider of pet care services across Australia, Kip Happy Stays sets the benchmark for excellence, ensuring every pet receives the ultimate in care and enrichment during their stay.At Kip Hobart and Kip Cambridge (Doggo's on Shelomith), our teams are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to every furry friend that walks through our doors.
We are now looking for the pick of the litter to complement our existing teams and help contribute to providing a premium service to local pets.
Additional details on each role and site are below.
Kip Hobart (Dog Daycare) Operating Monday to Friday, between 6:30am and 6:30pm.
The ideal candidate will be available to work flexible hours during weekdays, with a preference for mid-week availability (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Duties and responsibilities:Supervising groups of dogs and managing their behaviours to maintain wellbeing and safetyProviding canine enrichment through play and scheduled activitiesImplementing daily leadership and training activitiesFrequent cleaning and upkeep of the facilityBuilding and maintaining rapport with our dog owners through daily feedback and transparencyCreating and distributing media content for our dog owners through videos and photosDaily administration such as answering enquiries through email and phone, and record keeping of dog behaviours Kip Cambridge (Pet Boarding) Operating Monday to Sunday, between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
Availability to work our peak periods including weekends, public holidays, and school holiday periods (including Christmas and Easter) is essential.Duties and responsibilities:Provision of food and water for pets in careHealth checks and general animal husbandrySupervising groups of dogs and managing their behavioursProviding enrichment through play and scheduled activitiesFrequent cleaning and upkeep of the facility to maintain hygiene and safetyBuilding and maintaining rapport with pet owners through feedback and transparencyCreating and distributing media content for our pet owners through videos and photosDaily administration such as answering enquiries, record keeping, and using booking systems Key requirements for both roles: Available to attend a lawful unpaid work trial shift (operated within Fair Work guidelines)Confident in physically handling larger dog breedsHigh level of communication and empathetic in natureAble to work long days, on your feet, in a high-pressure environmentA strong desire to learn more about canine behaviour and trainingComfortable with computer systems (emails, booking platform) and phone applications (social media, filming/editing video content) Why Kip Happy Stays?
Did someone say pets?
We offer opportunities for career growth and promote from withinExtensive training opportunities to further build your skillsetEnjoy up to 50% off shop items and our boarding and daycare servicesGenerous incentive programs for our leaders to earn bonuses based on performanceA structured induction program to set you up to succeedEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with free confidential counselling servicesWork with like-minded people in a fun and exciting business with a well-established brandA generous Employee Referral Program - earn up to $3000 per successful referral
How to apply: Include a cover letter outlining why you are the best fit for the role.
If you don't tick all the boxes, we'd love to know how your current skill set can transfer.Please indicate in your application whether you'd like to be considered for Hobart, Cambridge, or both locations.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview.We look forward to reviewing your applications