Veterinary Specialist Services is a group of Specialist Veterinary hospitals located across Southeast Queensland. Our dedicated team of highly skilled veterinarians and nurses is committed to providing world-class animal care. We are currently seeking a passionate and energetic individual to join our team as an Animal Attendant at our Underwood Hospital.

As an Animal Attendant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high clinical hygiene standards and providing general animal care.

 

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, your responsibilities will include:

· Handling and restraining animals, including walking patients and providing environmental enrichment for in-patients.

· Assisting veterinarians and nurses with patient treatments.

· Cleaning and sterilising equipment in the surgical department.

· Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospital, both indoors and outdoors.

· Restocking veterinary consumables and equipment.

· Assisting the housekeeping team with laundry.

· General cleaning tasks such as emptying bins, tidying benches, and washing patient dishes.

 

The successful candidate should possess:

· A Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent (highly regarded).

· At least one year of experience in the companion animal industry (veterinary clinic and/or boarding facility).

· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

· Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.

· A friendly, flexible, and approachable demeanour.

· A genuine love for animals.

· Outstanding punctuality and reliability.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Excellent physical health, as the role involves physically demanding tasks.

 

This is a full-time position with availability required Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm.

 

If you meet these qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to work with animals in a dynamic veterinary environment, we encourage you to apply. Please send your application to hr@vss.net.au.

To learn more about our organisation, visit our website at http://vss.net.au or contact us at 07 3841 7011.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 

 

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