Animal Attendant and Administration Assistant
Job No:
AWLQ152
Location:
Ipswich
Join us and make a difference!
Are you looking for a rewarding career? Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is currently looking for a part-time Animal Attendant and Administration Assistant to join our Ipswich Animal Rehoming Centre! If you’re passionate about making a direct impact on animal welfare, we’d love to talk to you.
How you’ll impact our mission
At AWLQ, we’re committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need and keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
About the role
The role is to provide effective care for the animals and admin support as part of our Ipswich Rehoming Vet Clinic team. This role would be suitable for someone who has previous experience within a Veterinary Clinic, has recently completed their certificate III or IV in Veterinary Nursing or would like to.
The role covers but is not limited to:
- Data entry and reception duties
- Scheduling patients
- Assistance with stock control
- Providing a high standard of animal care
- Maintaining and cleaning of animal housing
- Sterilising and maintaining Veterinary equipment
- Administering medications and following animal treatment plans
- Strong Customer Service
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability with disease management
What are the minimum requirements for this position?
- 2 years minimum experience in the animal industry in a similar capacity, ideally in a Veterinary Clinic
- Experience handling dogs and cats
- Proficient with computer systems
- Cert III of IV in Veterinary Nursing is desirable
- Excellent Customer Service
- Flexible availability including some weekends and public holidays.
Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Who are we?
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for close to 10,000 stray and homeless animals every year. To each one of these animals we welcome through our doors, a promise is made – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. We work tirelessly every day to maintain this promise.
In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors’ Support Program and the National Desexing Network.
Why should you join us?
At AWLQ we offer competitive pay and benefits, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Program, retail discounts and vet discounts. Most importantly, every day you’ll play an instrumental role in our lifesaving work.
Our mission is to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they have passion. We are committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and is recognised for their efforts.
Equity
Diversity and inclusion are the principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders and build a culture of belonging where differences are valued