Our Yagoona Shelter is now looking for a highly experienced Animal Attendant to join their team on a full time basis in our Holding/Treatment Rooms. You must be motivated, energetic, reliable and willing to undertake a range of Animal Attendant responsibilities, ensuring a high standard of animal care.

The successful candidate will be required to work some weekends.

About RSPCA NSW

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect.

RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

Why Work for Us?

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services
• Generous staff discounts on RSPCA NSW retail items, vet services and medication, pet food and many many more…
• Variety of leave entitlements including 12 weeks parental leave
• Onsite parking and enjoy working in the newly renovated Yagoona Shelter

About the Role

• Perform general husbandry duties
• Triage of incoming shelter animals and providing initial health assessment
• Ensuring appropriate diagnostics are performed and results recorded
• Maintaining hygiene and adhering to infection control protocols
• Administering of medication and performing blood collection
• Assisting in performing medical/surgical procedures
• Assisting with private consultations
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Microchips implantation
• Assisting with euthanasia

About You

• Certificate II in Animal Handling or Veterinary Nursing, essential
• Previous experience undertaking Holding Room/Holding Animal Attendant duties
• Unrestricted NSW drivers' licence
• Initiative and ability to prioritise with the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to coach and develop others & be a team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to conduct manual handling and lift up to 20kgs
• Resilience – the ability to bounce back from occasional setback
• Strong relationship management skills

Apply Now

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘APPLY NOW’ to send in your resume.

RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact HR at [email protected], using the subject line: Animal Attendant - Holding / Treatment Room enquiry via EthicalJobs, and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.