Job Summary
We are excited to announce a rare position to be available at Baldivis's premier pet boarding facility. Baldivis Boarding kennels is a unique, purpose built facility providing exceptional and luxurious care to an ever-growing client base. Our highly skilled team are passionate about ensuring each and every pet is provided with optimal care and love throughout their boarding experience.
We are seeking well-presented and 'experienced' person who is passionate about animal care and has exceptional customer service and verbal communication skills. The applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task to a high degree. The position requires flexibility due to varying shifts including split shifts on a daily basis, weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Work hours vary anywhere between The successful applicant will work with both large and small dogs as well as cats.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Essential skills/Requirements:
* Current Full Driver's license
* Prior experience working in the animal industry which could include: kennel hand, working in a vet practice, working with rescue groups ect. Unfortunately we do not count owning a pet as working with animal experience.
* Must be within 20 minute drive of the kennels due to split shifts.
* Excellent communication and organisation skills and the ability to engage with diverse range of people
* Previous animal handing, assessment, basic first aid and medication management
* Strong knowledge base in regard to animal behavior, diseases, treatments and the ability to provide informative advice to clients
* Ability to adhere to strict time restraints, adapt to unpredictable situations and possess strong decision-making skills
* Physical stamina due to physically demanding duties including cleaning.
* The ability to work independently and within team environment.
* Reliable, punctual and possess strong work ethic
* Confident and assertive communication skills dealing with clients and their animals face to face
* Provide compassionate and empathetic care to clients during sensitive situations
* Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude
* Accurate record keeping
Favourable Traits/abilities:
* Veterinary Nurse qualification
* Companion Animal cert III
Job Type and Category
Casual Animal Attendant Position – Average of 30 plus hours per week
Position to start as soon as possible
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Application Question(s):
* How many years of working with animals (owning a pet does not count) experience do you have?
* Are you able to work split shifts, public holidays and weekends?
* Why are you interested in working for Baldivis Boarding Kennels?
* 'What do you think is involved in working in a boarding kennels and cattery?
* 'Do you think you will work well in a small team?
* Have you ever had a worker's compensation claim?
* Is there any other employers you have not added to your CV?
* What experience have you had working with animals?
* 'What would be your travel time to Baldivis Boarding Kennels?
Work Location: In person