Animal Attendant

at Pups4Fun
Published August 19, 2020
Location ACT, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Animal Attendant Pups4Fun location ACT.

Pups4Fun have opportunities for new team members to begin training for a career in the pet industry in either a full time, part time or casual role. Pups4Fun cater to over 400 dogs per week throughout three streams of daycare from young puppies to adult dogs, and our busy grooming salon and group dog walking program. We have a team of 32 staff including dog groomers, animal attendants and administrative staff.

We are looking for team members to train across all business areas including dog daycare and grooming. The role will require applicants to train and work in out n' About Daycare. Driving dogs to and from our private dog park, managing large group play, basic training and behaviour modification, taking dogs on outings in public and customer service.

Specialised Daycare. Building and training young puppies to be well mannered confident dogs. Observing body language and temperament and providing advice to owners. Behaviour modification and customer service. Dog grooming. Perform bathing and drying of dogs with differing coat types and preparing them for grooming. Performing basic pet clips and customer service.

Benefits you'll be working alongside an experienced team who place a large emphasis on education and learning. We have monthly staff training sessions and a comprehensive online learning program and induction.  All training will be provided.

Who we are looking for we are looking for dynamic motivated people who are looking for a career in the dog industry. Working with dogs is hard physical work. You must be physically fit and able to work long shifts in a physically and mentally demanding role. You must be motivated to learn, and be keen to undertake your own personal development.

Applicants must hold a manual drivers licence and be willing and able to confidently drive large vehicle live loads. You should have great communication skills, and be honest and reliable. Creativity and vision would be a huge bonus. We love people who bring new ideas to the team and love to embrace change. Our team bring previous life and job experiences and we welcome team members from other areas of the work force. We work and hire by our Pups4Fun values which you can read on our website. If you don't feel that you can live these values while at work, then this role is not for you.