Animal Attendant

at Bradgate Park
Published February 22, 2021
Location Mountains, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Animal Attendant Bradgate Park location Blue Mountains and Central West.

We are seeking to employ a carer who is passionate about animals of all varieties who can assist with the care of animals at a privately owned property located in Orange, NSW. We have two positions available, a fulltime role and casual weekend support role. The fulltime position will require some weekend work.

The successful applicant will be working with a variety of animals including horses, dogs of all sizes, cats, birds and goats and must be confident and energetic. Horse handling skills are essential, but there will be no requirement to ride. The successful applicant must be able to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals being cared for, with all tasks being carried out to the highest standard each day.

General tasks will include feeding animals, bathing and grooming animals, cleaning animal waste, cleaning yards and enclosures, exercising animals, administering medications.

Essentials strong knowledge of animal behavior, confidence with animals large and small, reliability is essential, excellent hygiene, fit and healthy – there is a considerable amount of walking required in this position, excellent observation skills & attention to detail, previous training or experience in animal care would be desirable, drivers license with good driving record and own transport, must love animals.