Vet Nurses and other support staff
Animal Attendant and Grooming Vacancies
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Bulla, NW Melbourne, VIC (posted 25th November) Animal Attendants
We are looking for reliable Animal Attendants to work at the Australian Border Force Canine Facility based in Bulla, Melbourne (North West). The ideal candidates will understand the importance of following routines, policies and procedures, have a good pace and great attention to detail. You will be providing ongoing care to dogs born and bred in our client’s facility.
Animal Attendant tasks include, but not limited to:
- Cleaning and disinfecting of kennelling areas, ensuring that a high level of hygiene is maintained at all times
- Provision of food and water for the dogs, following each animal's individual requirements
- Administering medication under veterinary supervision
- General welfare checks of dogs
- Washing dogs
- Moving dogs between kennelling areas and yards
Other duties as required
- Have open availability and be available to work morning shifts 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM and/or afternoon shifts 2:30 PM & 11:00 PM.
- Be available to work on weekends and public holidays
- Be able to start immediately
- Be able to demonstrate commitment and interest in the well-being of animals
- Have a great knowledge base around animal welfare and animal affinity
- Experience working with animals in previous roles
Requirements
- Degree and/or Qualification in Animal Studies or a related course
- Open availability to work shifts (AM/PM) on weekdays and weekends
- Full, current driver’s license and own transport
- A willingness to learn and upskill
- Prior experience working in a dynamic, fast paced role with animals
If you are happy to work on a casual basis and you are ready to share some TLC with these beautiful pups please apply now by contacting Greg Maselos on info@interchangebench.com.au or 0466 554 789.
Rose Bay Veterinary Hospital, Eastern Suburbs Sydney NSW (posted 23rd November) Animal Attendant
Junior Animal Attendant
Rose Bay Veterinary Hospital is looking for an animal attendant to join our growing team. Our practice has been well established for 20 years, is privately owned and located right by the beautiful beaches of the Eastern suburbs.We practice a high standard of care in all areas of our hospital and pride ourselves on putting our patients' and clients’ needs first.
The role of our animal attendant will include the following responsibilities:
- Confident animal handling
- Including Cleaning cages, preparing food for boarders and patients, walking patients, checking and reporting on animals’ health.
- Assisting veterinarians and nurses as required
- Providing Excellent customer service to our clients.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is compassionate and enjoys caring for animals.
- Is Reliable and motivated to learn new skills
- Is able to have a laugh and work well within a team as well as individually.
Our practice is renovated like no other, and when combined with million dollar harbour views from our rooftop garden, it makes for a bright and fun atmosphere to work in.
So if you like lunches with a view or right on the beach, as well as endless cups of tea and cake then please send your CV to rachaeloatway@rosebayvet.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you.
Albert Animal Hospital, Springwood, QLD (posted 19th November) Kennel Hand/Trainee Vet Nurse
Kennel Hand / Trainee Veterinary Nurse – Casual
Albert Animal Hospital is an independent, family owned (non-corporate, single location), veterinary practice in Springwood on the south side of Brisbane. Our multi-vet veterinary hospital has a strong focus on customer service and quality patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a kennel hand / trainee veterinary nurse. We require someone who will complement our team and who has exceptional customer service and communication skills. We have long term staff and minimal staff turnover.
You will be working within a fantastic nursing team of 6 experienced nurses with at least 4 nurses and a dedicated receptionist on each weekday.
Our facilities include full digital x-ray suite, dental x-ray, well equipped surgical theatre, ultrasound suite, large treatment room and in house IDEXX laboratory.
The primary duties of this position include:
- Cleaning, animal handling and basic veterinary nursing
- Participating as an enthusiastic team member with a positive attitude
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Attention to detail
- Enrolled in or intention to enrol in a Veterinary Nursing Qualification (not essential)
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, and be committed to providing optimal patient care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience in a veterinary clinic environment preferred but not essential
- Own reliable transportation
- A calm & friendly professional with a sense of humour
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied role in a dynamic and supportive team environment
- Commitment to your career development through access to continued education, ongoing mentorship, and regular performance reviews
Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If this role is the right one for you and you would like to join the team at the Albert Animal Hospital, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, outlining your suitability against the above mentioned criteria to: admin@albertanimalhospital.com.au
Please visit our website: https://albertanimalhospital.com.au/
Veterinary Specialist Services Underwood, Logan QLD (posted 18th November) Animal Attendant
Animal Attendant
Veterinary Specialist Services is a group of specialist Vet Hospitals located throughout SE Queensland with dedicated, highly skilled veterinarians and nurses providing world class animal care.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic, and compassionate person to take on the role of Animal Attendant, at our Underwood Hospital.
The purpose of this full-time role is to provide general animal care and to clean all areas of the hospital to ensure high clinical hygiene standards are maintained.
Reporting to the Nurse Manager responsibilities include:
- Animal handling including walking of patients, providing environmental enrichment and nutritional support with feeding.
- Assist with holding patients for procedures.
- Assist veterinarians and nurses with treatment of patients as required.
- Assist with Equipment cleaning and sterilising.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness amongst the wards, patient cages, runs, yards and presentation of the hospital, both inside and out
- Unpack deliveries and restock veterinary consumables and equipment.
- Assist with laundry.
- Some general cleaning as required
The successful candidate will possess:
- Cert II in Animal Studies or equivalent (highly regarded)
- At least one year in the companion animal industry (Vet clinic and/or boarding facility)
- Ability to demonstrate experience in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- A high level of attention to detail
- Ability to follow direction
- Possess a friendly, flexible, and approachable manner
- Be an animal lover
- Outstanding punctuality & reliability
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent health for a highly physical task list
This is a full-time role with availability Mon-Fri between the hours 7am-8pm
If this sounds perfect for you then please contact us on the details below.
We welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss this role with you further.
Enquiries
Check out our website: http://vss.net.au/
Give us a call: 07 3841 7011
Send us an email: hr@vss.net.au
Casula Veterinary Hospital, Casula, South West Sydney NSW (posted 18th November) Groomer
Groomer - Part Time
Casula Veterinary Hospital and Elizabeth Drive Animal Hospitals are busy, well established small animal practices in South-western Sydney. We are located in the Liverpool area, just a few minutes from the Hume Hwy exit on M5.
We are looking for an experienced groomer for 15 hours per week, possibly more hours in summer.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who has great customer service skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Duties include:
- Customer service and reception duties
- Dog grooming
- Cat grooming
- Post op patient bathing
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Exceptional animal and client care standards
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Approachable & friendly with a positive attitude
- Own transport
- Strong work ethics
Please visit our website to learn more about us: www.veterinaryhospital.com.au
To apply, please email your resume to Amy:
amy.bright@veterinaryhospital.com.au or call on 02 9602 9863
North Road Veterinary Centre, Bayside Melbourne VIC (posted 15th November) Cattery Animal Attendant
Cattery Animal Attendant / Trainee Vet Nurse Position- Bayside Melbourne
An exciting opportunity is available to join the North Road Veterinary Centre team as a cattery attendant, with also the potential to incorporate veterinary nurse training.
The North Road Veterinary Centre in Gardenvale was established in 1969, we pride ourselves in offering the very best in health care. We are independent, and have been owned and managed by Drs Andrew and Wendy Milledge since 1990.
We have a purpose-built boarding cattery and grooming parlour on site.
We are situated in bayside Melbourne in the Brighton area, a very desirable location close to Melbourne CBD, the beach and café culture!
We are fortunate to have a wonderful clientele of responsible pet owners who place importance on high levels of health care for their pets. We equally pride ourselves on providing highly professional and ethical veterinary care to our local community, always with the client and pet being the prime focus behind our veterinary care.
We are seeking someone who:
- Has some animal-based work experience or relevant tertiary based qualifications
- Previous work experience in a cat boarding establishment is an advantage but not essential
- Has an affinity and love for cats, and is confident with animal handling
- Is not averse to cleaning
- Is keen to learn, and wants to embrace our ‘North Road Vet family’
- Is enthusiastic with a friendly disposition
- Has strong communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail
- Is a team player
Job description:
- We can be flexible with hours and days of employment, minimum of 3 weekday morning hours required
- Management, cleaning and feeding of cats in our boarding cattery
- Potential for introduction to veterinary nursing training for right applicant
We provide to you:
- A harmonious and supportive workplace, we care about you
- A close-knit social community within the team
- A learning environment with a strong, well balanced, and experienced team of vets and nurses
- Flexible employment and roster options
To learn more about us please visit: www.northroadvet.com.au,
How to apply:
Drs Andrew and Wendy Milledge
North Road Vet Centre
167 North Road
GARDENVALE, 3185
Email applications: wmilledge@nrvc.com.au
Mobile: Wendy Milledge- +61 (0)409 131 165
RSPCA Queensland, Underwood, Logan QLD (posted 22nd October) Dog Groomer
SENIOR STYLIST (DOG GROOMER)
(CASUAL –UNDERWOOD)
Are you an experienced dog groomer who wants to work in a unique organisation raising vital funds for a good cause?
As a not-for-profit organisation, RSPCA World for Pets retail stores make a real difference with 100% of profits going straight back to helping all creatures’ great and small.
As our newest addition to the team, you will be passionate about dogs and responsible for pampering our client’s pooches within our Underwood World for Pets Store which will be locating to a sparkling, brand new and purpose fit out facility just up the road in Underwood. You will have a minimum of two years’ experience working with dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds and be confident with scissor work and completing breed clips.
You will be joining a small, dedicated, and passionate team whose primary focus is delivering excellent customer service whilst ensuring financial targets are met. You will be responsible for ensuring every pooch is happy, safe and looks and feels totally pawesome!
In your role you will:
- Groom dogs (this may include washing, brushing combing, coat clipping, nail cutting and other breed specific grooming services)
- Provide exceptional levels of customer service at all times (humans and animals);
- Assisting customers with sales and enquiries;
- Maintaining and replenishing stock;
- Undertake account keeping and cash handling
- Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the grooming area and performing general housekeeping.
- Adhere to RSPCA Code of Conduct, Polices & Procedures and workplace health and safety regulations.
Lastly but most importantly, you have
- A minimum 2 years’ proven experience within the dog grooming industry;
- Exceptional animal handling skills and techniques
- Previous experience and/or knowledge of pet accessories / pet products;
- Commitment to animal health, care and welfare and willingness to learn about the RSPCA and uphold the aims of the organisation
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- A great attitude and demonstrated drive
- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and strive for the best results for our customers.
- Excellent organisational skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities;
- Accuracy in money handling;
- The ability to regularly work weekends
- Alignment and adherence to the RSPCA Qld mission, vision, and people principles;
- Ability to perform physical duties including manual handling, and an ability to handle a minimum weight of 10 kilos.
This is a casual position, working on average 24hrs hours per week; however, hours may vary according to the operational needs of the business. Seven-day roster (regular weekend shifts based at our Underwood store. Remuneration is as per the General Retail Industry Award 2020, commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
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