Lead Animal Attendant
Lead Animal Attendant
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Job Description
About us:
At The Lost Dogs Home we are a foundation in Victorias animal welfare landscape celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals community and advocacy.
About the role:
The Lead Animal Attendant is responsible for assisting the Animal Attendant Team Leaders in the coordination and Management of day-to-day animal care activities such as feeding cleaning and enrichment. The Lead Animal Attendant acts as second-in-charge to the Team Leaders and in addition to regular animal care duties will assist with rostering troubleshoot any issues that arise oversee the quality of work and suggest changes to improve standards of care and cleanliness.
The role will also provide training guidance and general feedback to Animal Attendants and volunteers across all areas of the role and will foster exceptional working relationships with other LDH departments (e.g. Pathways Veterinary Services). As a senior member of the Animal Attendant Team the role will be expected to act as a role model both behaviourally and in regards to standard of work performed and will champion LDHs values (compassion respect ethical teamwork and accountability) at all times.
In addition to your leadership duties other duties include:
- General Animal Attendant responsibilities such as cleaning feeding enriching our animals laundry etc.
- Reporting any changes in health or behaviour and in some cases to administer medication to our animals
- Moving animals to different locations across the shelter
- Transporting animals between our shelter and council partners
- Assisting members of the public with lost and found inquiries
- Liaising with the public and council officers
- Maintaining the shelter including laundry animal pens and vehicles
- Keeping up-to-date records of all impounded animals
- Recording food stock levels.
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience working with animals in a professional capacity
- A recognised animal-related qualification/s (desired)
- Great communication and people-management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- A current drivers licence
- Sound emotional maturity and ethics regarding animals and their welfare
- The ability to display initiative and motivation
- A reasonable level of fitness and the ability and motivation to work in a physically demandingrole.
About our culture:
At The Lost Dogs Home we cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections both professionally and socially. Led by our dedicated social committee we organise a wide range of engaging activities such as Paint and Sip Nights Bowling Trivia and regular after-work gatherings. These events create opportunities for our team to relax bond and forge lasting friendships. We take pride in our diverse team where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic self regardless of their role within the organisation.
What we can offer:
A purposeful animal welfare career
Fantastic career development and opportunities to develop skills not only shelter medicine but also in the animal welfare industry
Great work-life balance no afterhours work
An animal only role no reception or client facing duties
Discounts at our general practice clinic Lost Dogs Home Veterinary Clinic
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Access to the Foster Care Program
A unique and friendly working environment (surrounded by animals!)
Rewarding work with animals in need of a forever home.
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
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Dont miss out - apply today!
The Lost Dogs Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
