Veterinary Assistant - North Melbourne
Veterinary Assistant - North Melbourne
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Job Description
Full-time (preferred) or part-time available.
Monday - Friday rotating roster 10:00am - 6:30pm & 8:00am - 4:30pm
About the role:
As a Veterinary Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting the Veterinary Team to ensure the smooth running of our veterinary hospital and shelter. You will be responsible for assisting with animal handling daily husbandry tasks maintaining a clean and organised veterinary environment and providing essential support to veterinary staff in various procedures. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in an environment where your contribution directly impacts the wellbeing of animals in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in moving animals between housing areas and treatment rooms.
- Undertake general husbandry tasks including feeding cleaning and enrichment activities.
- Support veterinarians and nurses by preparing exam rooms surgical and treatment areas.
- Perform basic grooming and hygiene tasks for animals such as nail clipping and coat maintenance.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of veterinary resources stock and equipment.
- Ensure accurate administrative documentation and records for veterinary procedures.
- Update Sheltermate records as directed by veterinary staff.
- Comply with workplace health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for animals staff and visitors.
- Occasionally travel to other LDH shelter facilities as required.
- Work weekends and public holidays as required.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have a passion for animal welfare and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be highly organised proactive and work well within a team all while maintaining professionalism and compassion in challenging situations.
You will also have:
- Basic knowledge of animal husbandry behaviour and handling.
- Experience handling animals in an animal shelter kennel or cattery environment (desirable).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Capacity to remain resilient in a challenging environment including exposure to behavioural euthanasia.
- Strong initiative and ability to anticipate the needs of the veterinary team.
- A structured approach to tasks with strong attention to detail and adherence to processes.
If you have the skills experience and enthusiasm to be successful in this role please click on the Apply button ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any further questions or queries regarding the role please email
Employment Type
Full-Time
