Job Description
At SASH, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care and improving the lives of pets and their families.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Animal Attendant to join our Adelaide team, supporting our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) and Hospital Care departments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with animals, takes pride in maintaining high standards of patient care and hospital cleanliness, and enjoys being part of a collaborative veterinary team.
About the Role
As an Animal Attendant, you will play an important role in supporting our veterinary nurses and veterinarians to provide exceptional care to our hospitalised patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about animal welfare and committed to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.
The ideal candidate will have:
Why Join SASH?
At SASH, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of veterinary professionals who share your passion for animals and their wellbeing.
You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative hospital environment where every team member plays an important role in delivering outstanding patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist and emergency veterinary hospital while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're passionate about animal care, have a positive attitude and would love to contribute to the exceptional care we provide at SASH Adelaide, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and become part of the SASH Adelaide team!
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Animal Attendant to join our Adelaide team, supporting our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) and Hospital Care departments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with animals, takes pride in maintaining high standards of patient care and hospital cleanliness, and enjoys being part of a collaborative veterinary team.
About the Role
As an Animal Attendant, you will play an important role in supporting our veterinary nurses and veterinarians to provide exceptional care to our hospitalised patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Patient Care & Wellbeing: Assisting with feeding, bathing, grooming and providing comfort to hospitalised patients.
- Animal Handling & Restraint: Supporting the veterinary team with safe, gentle and fear-free handling during examinations.
- Exercise & Enrichment: Providing supervised patient walks, toileting opportunities and enrichment activities as directed by the veterinary team.
- Hospital Hygiene & Infection Control: Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and infection control throughout patient wards, ICU, treatment areas and hospital facilities.
- Clinical Support: Preparing patient bedding, restocking clinical supplies, preparing basic consumables and assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital.
- Team Collaboration: Working closely with our veterinary nurses, veterinarians and support teams to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about animal welfare and committed to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Certificate III in Animal Care Services or higher, or equivalent practical experience (e.g. undergraduate Veterinary student).
- Previous experience in animal handling and care.
- A calm, gentle, and compassionate approach to working with animals.
- A strong understanding of the importance of hygiene and infection control.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work in a busy hospital environment.
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays may be required.
Why Join SASH?
At SASH, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of veterinary professionals who share your passion for animals and their wellbeing.
You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative hospital environment where every team member plays an important role in delivering outstanding patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist and emergency veterinary hospital while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're passionate about animal care, have a positive attitude and would love to contribute to the exceptional care we provide at SASH Adelaide, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and become part of the SASH Adelaide team!
Apply now
Animal Attendant