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Animal Attendant and Grooming Vacancies
Western Australian Vet Emergency and Specialty (WAVES), Perth WA (posted 9th September) Animal Attendant
PART TIME/CASUAL ANIMAL ATTENDANT Required (Flexible options available)
The Western Australian Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (WAVES) Surgery department has grown and is currently looking for people to help with the workload! This role would suit someone looking for casual or part time hours to support them throughout study or to gain valuable industry experience. It would suit someone wanting to pursue a career in the veterinary profession.
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WAVES is committed to finding the right team.
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated team members who are passionate about consistently providing quality patient care in a sometimes-hectic environment.
In return for your hard work and dedication WAVES will:
📚Give you the training you need.
💰Above-award pay– because your skills are worth it
🏆Provide a happy, healthy and supportive workplace.
👩🏽🎓Give you the confidence to know that you are providing patients with the highest standards of care.
💉Free vaccinations and vet checks for your pets
🎂We celebrate birthdays and major life events (we love an excuse to party)
What we’re looking for:
🔵Previous experience in animal care or a veterinary setting is highly desirable but not essential.
🔵Basic understanding of animal husbandry/behaviour.
🔵Ability to handle animals safely and calmly in stressful or unfamiliar situations.
🔵Physically fit and capable.
🔵Desire to learn and a positive can-do attitude.
🔵Strong teamwork, communication and observation skills. Attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
Key Role Responsibilities:
🔵Assist with the restraining and safe handling of animals during physical
🔵examinations, treatments and procedures.
🔵Feed, walk, monitor and assist with treatments as directed by veterinary staff.
🔵Maintain accurate records related to feeding, toileting, behaviour, and clinical care.
🔵Clean and disinfect beds, surgical areas and treatment rooms.
🔵Assist with the turnover and cleaning of surgical theatres and treatment areas for procedures.
🔵Ensure prep rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times.
🔵Provide comfort and reassurance to patients during their stay, promoting their well-being.
If you think that you may be someone we are looking for you can find out more by emailing a cover letter and your CV attention to Cathy at wavets@bigpond.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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AWLQ Willawong Rehoming Centre, Southern Brisbane, QLD (posted 7th September) Animal Attendant
Part-time/Full-time | NFP | Animal Care Award Rate $29.45 - $32.13
About Us
At Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), our vision is for every companion animal to have a safe and caring environment where their needs are met. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. As a leader in the animal welfare sector, we're dedicated to a brighter future for both animals and our community.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an Animal Attendant to join the team at our Willawong Rehoming Centre. Someone who genuinely cares about getting animals comfortable, healthy and ready for their forever home.
Both part-time and full-time hours are available.
This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about animal welfare and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Working alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, you will play an important role in ensuring the highest standards of care for animals in our rehoming centre, including dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets. The successful candidate will have strong animal handling skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of animals in need.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and clean animal housing to a high standard
- Provide high standards of animal care, including administering routine veterinary medications and treatments
- Deliver positive reinforcement-based enrichment and behaviour management programs
- Assist with impounding and reuniting lost animals with their owners
- Assist customers with pet meet-and-greets and adoptions
- Accurately update animal and customer records using digital management systems
- Provide exceptional customer service to all visitors to the Rehoming Centre
- Promote animal care products and food at the point of adoption
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III in Animal Studies, Companion Animals, Dog Training, Behaviour, or a related qualification (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in animal care within a professional environment
- Previous animal industry experience in a similar role working with dogs and cats
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- Experience using digital management software and data entry systems
- Current open driver’s licence
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Experience working with dogs, cats, and livestock
- Knowledge of animal quarantine procedures and disease management practices
- Confident animal handling skills, including the ability to interpret animal body language and behaviour
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and digital management systems
- Ability to work across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
- Reliable transport
Why Should You Join Us?
At AWLQ, we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts, and veterinary discounts. Most importantly, every day you will play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
We believe our teams perform best when they are supported, empowered, and connected to meaningful work. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to make a genuine difference and is recognised for their contributions.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture of belonging where differences are valued and respected.
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will close once we find our ideal candidate.
Beau's Pet Hotel - Guide Dogs SA/NT, Adelaide SA (posted 17th July) Dog Groomer
Calling All Dog Lovers! Professional Dog Groomer Wanted
– Where Your Love of Dogs Becomes Your Career 🐾
Casual, Part-time or Full-time Opportunities Available
No weekend work required | Salary sacrificing available | Adelaide Airport
Do you believe every dog deserves to look and feel their best?
If your happy place is surrounded by wagging tails, wet noses, and dogs of every shape, size, and personality, we'd love to meet you.
At Beau's Pet Hotel, grooming is so much more than giving dogs a great haircut. It's about helping every dog feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. Whether you're transforming a fluffy doodle, pampering a senior golden retriever, giving a short-coated staffy a relaxing de-shed, or helping a nervous puppy enjoy their very first groom, every day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in a dog's life.
If you love building relationships with dogs, take pride in your grooming skills, and enjoy being part of a supportive team that genuinely cares, this could be the perfect role for you.
Why Beau's?
Beau's Pet Hotel is a state-of-the-art pet care facility offering premium dog and cat boarding, Doggy Daycare, professional grooming and training services. Located conveniently in the Adelaide Airport precinct, our purpose goes beyond caring for pets.
Every groom you complete helps support the incredible work of Guide Dogs SA/NT. All profits from Beau's are returned to Guide Dogs SA/NT, helping create greater independence, inclusion and wellbeing for people living with vision loss and other specialised needs.
When you join Beau's, you're caring for dogs while contributing to something much bigger.
What you'll be doing
As part of our Grooming Team, you'll help dogs look and feel amazing by providing high-quality grooming services, including:
- Bathing and blow drying
- Brushing and de-shedding
- Nail clipping and ear cleaning
- Sanitary trims
- Scissoring and breed-specific styling
- Full clips and tidy-ups
- Creating a calm, positive grooming experience for every dog
For experienced Senior Groomers, you'll also have the opportunity to mentor and support other groomers as they continue developing their skills.
We're looking for someone who...
- Loves dogs of every breed, size and personality.
- Has professional dog grooming experience.
- Takes pride in producing beautiful, high-quality grooms.
- Understands that patience, kindness and gentle handling are just as important as technical skill.
- Enjoys working in a supportive, fast-paced team.
- Loves learning, sharing knowledge and helping others grow.
If you're the type of person who celebrates every wagging tail, loves seeing nervous dogs gain confidence, and enjoys making dogs look and feel their absolute best, you'll fit right in.
Why you'll love working with us
- Casual, part-time and full-time opportunities available.
- No weekend work required.
- Salary sacrificing to increase your take-home pay.
- Employee discounts across Beau's services.
- Work in a spacious, modern, purpose-built grooming salon.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Complimentary annual flu vaccinations.
- Supportive team culture with people who genuinely love what they do.
- The opportunity to make a real difference—both for the dogs you care for and the people supported through Guide Dogs SA/NT.
Ready to join the pack?
If you're passionate about dog grooming, love making dogs feel their very best, and want to spend your days doing what you love alongside an incredible team of fellow dog lovers, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply as soon as possible to recruitment@beaus.org.au as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
A Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant and will be arranged and paid for by Guide Dogs SA/NT.
Sydney Animal Hospitals, Bella Vista, NW Sydney, NSW (posted 15th July) Animal Attendant
Animal Attendant – Casual
Sydney Animal Hospitals Norwest
An exciting position has become available for an Animal Attendant.
About Us:
Sydney Animal Hospitals – Norwest is looking for a friendly, self-motivated animal attendant who is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for pets while boarding in our hospital.
We have extensive boarding facility available for dogs and cats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Walk boarding dog and hospital patients
- General husbandry of our boarding animals including: Clean and disinfect cages, runs and cat condos.
- Manage laundry
- Bath boarding dogs
- Perform general cleaning in all areas of the hospital
- Assist veterinary staff with inpatient treatments
Candidate Criteria:
- Experience in the industry would be an asset, but not essential.
- Motivated attitude, able to make a difference in pet care
- Willingness to learn
- Work well independently
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Eye for detail
- The ability to follow protocols and procedures
- Ideal position for studying nurse or vet student
Hours:
12 -16 hours per week with possible weekend shifts
Please forward applications
Email: Jocarrasco@sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au
For further information: https://www.sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/
We look forward to hearing from you!
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