AddressThe Society of Companion Animal Rescuers (SoCares) manages the council impounding function for Central Coast Council; reuniting and rehoming lost and abandoned animals
SoCares is looking for an experienced Animal Attendant to join our dedicated team in both our Charmhaven and Erina Facilities . You must be positive, motivated, reliable and willing to perform a range of leadership & Animal Attendant responsibilities; ensuring a high standard of animal care at all times
This role will commence as a casual role requiring the successful candidate to work on a 7 day rotating roster across both facilities, including weekends and some public holidays
Role Responsibilities
- Perform animal care tasks such as cleaning cages, feeding, exercising, enrichment activities, medicating and assessments
- Provide basic first aid to animals when required
- Transporting animals
- Provide high level communication to managers and colleagues
- Provide high level customer service to members of the public and other stakeholders
- Perform Administration tasks including: answering phones, data entry and record keeping
- Assist with the operation and management of the day to day functions
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills and experience:
- Minimum Certificate II Animal Care
- Experience in a similar role
- Current microchipping licence
- Experience in Canine behavioural assessments and training
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Physical, mental and emotional capabilities suitable to the role
- Ability to lift 20 kgs
- Strong initiative and organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Current drivers licence (manual experience)
To be considered for this role, please ensure that you include both a resume and covering letter outlining how you meet the above selection criteria.
