Job Title: Animal Assistant (Dog Walking/Pet Care)
Location: Colo Vale to Bundanoon (Southern Highlands of 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 for all kinds of pets.
About the role
This role provides the opportunity to work with a variety of pets, providing quality care and support. You will be visiting pets in their usual environments to either pick them up for a dog walk or to provide care in their own homes, creating a safe, secure and familiar environment for them. The role is rostered as shifts across 7 days a week with the requirement for overnight care visits as well. You must be comfortable working with a range of animals with a variety of temperaments.
Main 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
* Ability to work with cats, dogs, horses, poultry, rodents and more.
* Other tasks as required by the management team.
Role requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
* 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 (we provide mileage reimbursement)
* Be willing to obtain or provide a current police check (as a requirement of the role).
* Availability to work on weekends, public holidays (including Christmas) and overnight stays.
How to apply
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
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with animals via Indeed. For any questions, please contact us on
About Paws & Whiskers Pet Care Services
Since 2016, our company has provided high quality care to pets across the Southern Highlands of NSW. We look after a range of pets (from dogs & cats to horses, chickens and goats) in their familiar environments to minimise stress and ensure they are happy while pet parents are away.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $32.35 per hour
Benefits:
* Professional development assistance
* Travel reimbursement
Experience:
* Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person