Job Title: Animal Assistant (Dog Walking/Pet Care)
Location: Colo Vale to Bundanoon NSW
Employment Type:** Casual (Including weekend shifts)
Are you a passionate animal lover with experience in the pet care industry? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Animal Assistant on a Casual basis. This role focuses on dog walking and pet care.
What We Offer:
* The opportunity to work with pets, providing quality care and support.
* Attractive wages plus fuel reimbursement for using your own car.
* Flexible shifts across weekends and weekdays (subject to scheduling need)
Main duties/responsibilities
* Coordinate and perform daily routines for animals including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercise.
* Cleaning enclosures, bedding and equipment.
* Provide quality customer service, including handling drop-offs and pick-ups.
* Monitor animal health and behaviour, promptly reporting any concerns to the supervisor.
* Maintain clean and sanitary animal living spaces, ensuring adherence to workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
* Handle administrative duties such as providing carer updates, taking photos of client's pets and responding to inquiries
* Other tasks as directed by management
* This role will be working with cats, dogs, horses (bonus points for experience with horses), poultry, rodents and more.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in the animal industry is essential, along with references.
* Must be experienced with reactive dogs and relatively fit, as the role involves physical activity.
* Strong time management and communication skills are a must.
* Must have your own car and a valid driver's license of P plates or higher
* Willingness to obtain a police check.
* Availability to work on public holidays, including Christmas (public holiday shifts are capped at 3-4 hours).
* Job training will be provided, including a pet first aid course.
If you are self-motivated, love working with animals, and are looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with animals to Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $32.31 per hour
Benefits:
* Company car
* Employee discount
* Travel reimbursement
Experience:
* Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person