Animal Care Attendant

This is an opportunity to build a career in the veterinary industry, expanding your experience and skills serving the health and well-being of animals. As an Animal Care Attendant (ACA), you will be supporting a large team of dedicated nurses and vets in a fast-paced environment, focussing on patient care and client satisfaction.  

About Lort Smith
Lort Smith is Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital, dedicated to keeping pets and their people together. For over 90 years, we’ve championed the powerful impact of the human-animal bond by providing accessible, compassionate care to more than 20,000 animals each year. Our services include world-class veterinary care, rehoming programs, and community initiatives that make a meaningful difference in thousands of lives. We’re committed to ensuring that no one is left behind, offering flexible financing options to help low-income individuals access the care their pets need.
  
About the role
Based in our North Melbourne Animal Hospital, as an ACA you will be working with a team of veterinarians and nurses to ensure high standards of patient care and cleanliness are maintained. Your days will be varied but some of your regular duties will include:

• Animal husbandry including hygiene and cleaning, feeding, grooming and enrichment
• Daily walks for patients in our care
• Assisting with animal handling during veterinary examinations and procedures
• Restocking bedding, towels and medical supplies, preparing wards for incoming animals
• Patient record keeping, reporting and daily checks

About You
You’re someone who consistently shows up with a positive attitude because you love working with animals. You’re committed to delivering reliable and timely patient and customer care. You are confident and have experience handling sick or injured patients. You roll up your sleeves to support the team, and able use your own judgement to monitor the wellbeing and welfare of the animals in your care. You communicate clearly and respectfully, with a strong desire to learn.

You’ll have

• 1-year minimum experience in an animal husbandry role such as a veterinary clinic, doggy day care or boarding facility
• Flexibility to work a variety of weekday day, evening and weekend shifts, including some public holidays
• Planned commencement or currently studying Cert IV Veterinary Nursing or Certificate II in Animal Care will be highly regarded
• A level of physical fitness to undertake the duties of the role, including regular cleaning, handling and lifting animals

We offer

• Learning from our experienced nurses
• Growing your skills
• A diverse, inclusive and supportive team environment
• Rewarding work that provides community-based veterinary and animal welfare services
• Discounted veterinary treatment and pet products
• Access to a highly regarded Employee Assistance Program, delivered by one of Australia’s leading centres for psychology
• Pet friendly policies

How to apply
To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description please email *******@lortsmith.com for a confidential discussion.Lort Smith is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Please note: We will begin interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received. If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the listing may close early once the right candidate is found.