Description:
ANIMAL ATTENDANT/DOG HANDLER
THE HAPPY PUP is the provider of outdoor day care, grooming and animal training services, operating out of our purpose built facility in Goulburn . The quality and commitment of our staff is our greatest strength. Our staff are chosen for their professional attributes and love of animals.
We provide high quality care to well loved family dogs and cats, providing them with enjoyable and enriching experiences of socialisation with individual attention to any training and behavioural needs they may require.
PRIMARY ROLE - Enjoyable and varied work - outdoor activities, animal training, animal care, grooming/maintenance and some transport duties.
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Routine Animal Car e - tasks that require feeding, exercising, play time, monitoring the health and safety of animals, photography and safe transport where needed.
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Animal Attendant to address issues of dog behaviour such as dog distress, barking or matters of dog safety
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Customer Service - as required including phone enquiries and taking bookings
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Animal Training - must be available to work across a variable seven day roster, including school holidays and public holidays
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Grooming - Ability to groom dogs and cats where required to maintain comfort of our clients
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
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Excellent communication skills
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The ability to work in a team and independently
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Confident dog handling skills, able to read body language and communication animal behaviour
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Dog training experience, able to teach basic commands and work with owners on any behavioural issues their dog may have
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Experience in grooming dogs and cats
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Experience in Vet Nursing and grooming animals to maintain their health and comfort
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AQF Certificate 111 including at least two years of on the job training or AQF Certificate IV ANZSCO skill Level 3) or 3-5 years of relevant experience
THE HAPPY PUP EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE
$70-$80K pa - 4 weeks annual leave - Superannuation - 38 hours per week