Companion Animal Attendant

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 which prevent and treat disease and enhance overall health and well-being of farm animals and Companion Animals. 

An exciting opportunity is available to be part of our friendly, high performing team of animal care attendants and technicians. 

We are actively seeking a passionate and capable Companion Animal Attendant with practical experience to provide hands on animal care expertise and technical skill within our team.  

This position will be a regular weekday and weekend roster and has responsibility for the daily care and well-being of Companion Animals on-site, including providing support for general husbandry, cleaning and feeding; supporting veterinary and health care programs; implementing socialisation, behaviour assessment, enrichment and training programs; coordinating facility stock and food supplies; ensuring accurate record keeping and data management; and supporting our animal welfare program. 

About you:

• Relevant qualifications in animal care-related units (Certificate II/III Animal Care, Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing, or other equivalent)
• Competent in Companion Animal handling and animal husbandry skills
• Awareness of applicable animal care and welfare legislation/regulations
• Knowledge of cleaning and infection control procedures
• Developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast paced environment and able to complete tasks efficiently
• Availability for weekday and weekend shifts
• Current driver’s licence
• Forklift licence (desirable)

What you’ll bring:

• A strong interest in animal health and animal welfare
• A passion for elevating our animal care programs 
• A strong sense of teamwork, with an ability to work cohesively across a multi-team environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• An ability to maintain accurate records. 
• Honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic

Benefits for you:

• Opportunity to utilise and develop your knowledge and skill through hands on practical implementation of 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 and international opportunities and exposure

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

If you think this is the position for you, we’d love to hear from you.   Please email your cover letter and resume to becc.obereigner@elancoah.com