Interested in joining a cause-driven, customer focused company dedicated to positively impacting the health of animals?

Elanco Animal Health is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services that prevent and treat disease, enhancing the overall health and well-being of farm and companion animals. We create value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole.  Driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework, we strive to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, high performing team of animal care attendants and technicians.  We are seeking a passionate and capable Companion Animal Technician with relevant industry experience to bring their animal care expertise and technical skills to our team.

 

About the role: 

As a Companion Animal Technician, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide exceptional daily care for animals.
• Be responsible for cleaning and hygiene of animal housing, exercise yards, and equipment.
• Work with the Animal Welfare officer and Site Veterinarian to ensure animal oversight and welfare.
• Support delivery of animal husbandry, preventative health and veterinary care programs.
• Drive the development and execution of socialisation, enrichment, and rehoming programs.
• Coordinate and implement socialization, enrichment, and training initiatives for companion animals.
• Facilitate rehoming efforts, including preparing animals for adoption, and supporting inquiries and placement.
• Assist in breeding programs.
• Manage facility resources, including food and supplies, and oversee inventory management.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and data management.

 

About you:

• Relevant qualifications in animal care-related units (Minimum Certificate II Animal Care or other equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in animal handling and husbandry skills.
• Knowledge of applicable animal care and welfare legislation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast paced environment.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide work independently and provide exceptional animal care.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• A Current NSW driver’s License.

 

What you’ll bring:

• Passion and commitment to high standards of animal care and welfare.
• Practical knowledge applicable to socialization, enrichment and rehoming programs.
• A strong sense of teamwork, and an ability to work cohesively across a multi-team. environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Integrity, honesty and a strong work ethic.
• Certificate or experience in animal behavior and training.

 

Additional Preferences:

• Understanding of research animals.
• Forklift License desirable
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Locally based in Greater Western Sydney region.
• Approved Arrangements Accreditation.

 

Benefits for you:

• Opportunity to apply and develop your skills through hands-on practical implementation of animal training and socialisation programs.
• Share your passion and sense of purpose with a like-minded team in a fulfilling and rewarding role.
• Being part of an innovative and dynamic multi-national company with career development, international exposure, and growth opportunities.

 

How to apply

If you think this is the position for you, we’d love to hear from you!!

No recruitment agencies please.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Elanco.

 

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

 

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