Kennel Attendant - Casual

We are seeking a qualified, caring and motivated person to join our amazing team at Hunter Dog Centre as a casual Kennel Attendant. You will work in a supportive team to provide the very best care for our clients who visit for doggy daycare, boarding and grooming.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure the highest standard of welfare of dogs including health checks, administering medication, feeding, exercising, and enrichment

• Provide basic grooming including bathing, drying, and cutting nails

• Dog transport (daycare collections, vet appointments etc.)

• Ensure HDC is clean, safe, and functional including routine maintenance (cleaning, mowing etc.) and reporting of damage to equipment and facilities

• Ensure only positive reinforcement techniques are applied with dogs

• Ensure an excellent customer service experience for clients

• Ensure safe and efficient daily operation of Hunter Dog Centre (HDC) in accordance with industry standards and HDC policies

• Monitor stock (food, cleaning, First Aid kit, equipment etc.) to ensure operational needs are met

• Contribute to and maintain a positive team environment

• Maintain a safe working environment including reporting incidents / concerns / system improvements to management

• Keep up to date with and contribute to development of policies and procedures to ensure best practice care of dogs

• Administration tasks including maintaining care records, bookings, and customer accounts

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum Cert III in Animal Studies or equivalent (essential requirement)

• Class C Drivers Licence

Desired Experience: 

• Working in boarding kennel or other comparable animal care facility 

Skills: 

• Committed to the highest standard of animal care and welfare

• Animal handling incorporating positive reinforcement techniques

• Ability to work as part of a team and indepentantly

• Good verbal and written communication

• Excellent time management and task prioritisation

• Understanding of and commitment to work health and safety

• Computer literacy

Please note the business operates 365 days per year with rosters covering weekends and public holidays.

Staff work up to 12-hour shifts in a physical environment, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. 

To apply please submit application on Seek with both a CV and Cover Letter.