Animal Attendant

About Animal Referral Hospital Canberra

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Canberra is an advanced veterinary center committed to exceptional patient care and support for its team. We are a community of veterinary professionals passionate about compassion, collaboration, and delivering top-quality care in a modern facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and resetting cages for hospitalised and boarding animals
• Providing food, water, and walking services to inpatients and animals boarding with us
• Upkeeping the cleanliness of hospital areas, including floors, bins, and surfaces, multiple times throughout the day
• Supporting patient handling and monitoring activities under staff supervision
• Managing daily laundry and cleaning of dishes
• Restocking supplies and consumable items across the hospital

Role Details

This is a primarily support and cleaning-focused job with minimal direct animal handling, available on a full-time basis from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and part-time hours are also available.

Benefits Offered

• Choice of full-time or part-time schedules
• Compensation above the industry award wage
• Opportunities for career advancement for motivated and committed individuals
• Access to ongoing learning and training courses within the hospital environment
• Supportive employer prioritizing the wellbeing of all staff members
• Discounts on pet products and services

Candidate Requirements

• Strong passion for animal welfare and dedication to their care
• Previous experience working in animal hospitals, shelters, boarding facilities, or comparable settings
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
• Dependable, punctual, and prepared to work hands-on
• Commitment to maintaining high cleanliness and care standards with keen attention to detail
• Possession or pursuit of Certificate II or III in Animal Studies is highly regarded but not mandatory; attitude, empathy, and eagerness to learn are most important