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Animal Welfare League Bracken Ridge (Warra) Rehoming Centre, Northern Brisbane, QLD (posted 19th March)
Animal Attendant
Job No: AWLQ279
Location: Bracken Ridge
Join us and make a difference!
At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
About the role
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for part time or causal Animal Care Attendants at the Warra Rehoming Centre located in Bracken Ridge! AWLQ Animal Attendants play a huge part in ensuring the welfare of our animals.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to ensure welfare of animals in care including dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets is to the highest standard
- Maintaining and cleaning of animal housing to a high standard
- Providing a high standard of animal care including administering routine veterinary medications and treatments
- Providing positive based enrichment and behaviour management programs for animals
- Impounding and reuniting lost animals with owners
- Assisting customers with pet meet and greets and adoptions
- High level accuracy and attention to detail when updating animal and person records using our digital system.
- Exceptional customer Service to all visitors to the Rehoming Centres
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with animal care in a professional environment
- Previous animal industry experience in a similar capacity with dogs and cats.
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- Experience using digital management software and imputing data
- Open driver’s license
- Certificate III in Animal studies, companion animals, Dog Training or behaviour qualification. It is not essential but would be highly desirable.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent Customer Service
- The ability to work in a team and independently
- Experience working with dogs, cats and livestock.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability with animal quarantine and disease management
- Confident dog and cat handling skills, able to read body language and communicate animal behaviour
- Computer skills, able to use Microsoft Office, email and data management systems
- Be able to work a 7 day roster – which covers weekends and public holidays, with a 6pm finish on some shifts.
- Reliable transport and the ability to work at both our North and South Brisbane Rehoming Centres
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued.
About Us
AWLQ is one of Queensland’s most dynamic and best-loved charities. Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare. AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
The Ark Veterinary Hospital Lindfield, Sydney's Upper North Shore, NSW (posted 10th March) Animal Attendant
Casual/Part-Time Animal Attendant
The Ark Veterinary Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Animal Attendant to join our dedicated team to help us give the best possible care to our patients!
We are a dynamic team that thrive on going above and beyond to keep pets healthy and owners educated and happy. Our team are energetic, friendly and motivated team players.
“We are dedicated to caring gently for your pet with expertise and kindness”
About the role:
- Provide care for hospital patients and boarding cats
- Preparing meals for animals including specialised diets
- Maintain clinic cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Restock the consult rooms and hospital
- Washing, hanging out and folding laundry
- Assist the veterinarians and nurses when necessary
The ideal candidate will:
- Be able to work well under pressure and juggle multiple tasks
- Have a strong interest in the Veterinary and animal care industry
- Be confident in the handling of animals, especially cats and dogs
- Be a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic worker
- Be available to work weekdays for a minimum of 4 hours at least 3 times a week. Shift times may vary depending on your availability.
What we can offer you:
- Dedication to your career development through ongoing training and continuing education
- Competitive wages and employee perks
- No after hours, Sundays or public holiday shifts
- Convenient location with easy access to public transport
- Immediate Start!
This role is ideal for:
Someone looking to start their career in the animal care industry, either while they are studying their Certificate II or with the intention to enrol and progress towards Certificate IV.
We'd love to hear from you if you have any questions about the role, or if you're already convinced you're the person we are looking for, please send your resume and cover letter to Annie at operations@arkvets.com.au
Veterinary Cardiologists Australia (VCA), Southern Brisbane QLD (posted 7th March) Animal Attendant
Animal Attendant
We are excited to announce that Veterinary Cardiologists Australia are building a hospital, and we're looking to add a dedicated Animal Attendant to our team!
As part of our compassionate and hardworking staff, you will play an important role in the daily care of our animals and the smooth running of the clinic. This role may be suited to an aspiring Veterinary Nurse Student who is already enrolled in their course and would like some hands-on experience.
Job Details:
- Assisting with Patient Handling & Animal Husbandry (under the guidance of our veterinary team)
- General Cleaning (including floors, surgical instruments, cages, laundry)
- Stock Auditing
What We're Looking For:
- A self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team
- A love for animals
- Someone not afraid of hard work (this is a physically demanding role)
- Attention to detail to follow strict cleaning routines and ensure a safe, sanitized environment for our patients
- Previous experience would be ideal, but not required — we are happy to teach the right person
Additional Information:
Full and part time positions available
An ideal position for someone eager to learn and grow within the veterinary field.
About us
Veterinary Cardiologists Australia (VCA) is the largest and most experienced group of specialist veterinary cardiologists in Australia with 3 cardiologists, 2 residents and a highly skilled and compassionate group of cardiology nurses and support staff. Currently operating from Veterinary Specialist Services in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, VCA is soon to move premises to our new state-of-the-art referral hospital which will be the first in Australia to offer dedicated cardiology-only specialist referral for pets.
Located at Springwood and opening in April 2025, the new VCA hospital will include a cardiology ICU facility, the latest in diagnostic equipment and Australia's first cardiology hybrid surgical theatre enabling a wide range of interventional cardiac corrective procedures and open-heart mitral valve repair with cardiopulmonary bypass. The VCA hospital will be an ISFM accredited Gold Standard Feline Friendly hospital and will include a cats-only entrance, waiting room, ICU and day stay ward.
This has the potential to be a highly rewarding role for the right individual. As practice manager for VCA you will be part of a collaborative and caring team, working in a progressive environment to provide exceptional cardiac care to pets and their owners.
Send your cover letter and CV to info@vcacardiology.com.auhttps://veterinarycardiologistsaustralia.com.au/
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