Kennel Attendant/Hand

Baldivis Boarding Kennels • Part-time • Australia • USD $ 30 - USD $ 35 / hour • 1m ago

Job Summary

We are excited to announce a 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 06:30- 18:00. 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, animal husbandry ect. Unfortunately we do not count owning a pet as working with animal experience.
Must be within 25 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 22 plus hours per week (with extra holiday cover)

Position to start as soon as possible

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $30.35 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 30 per week

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?
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