SmartPups Assistance Dogs For Special Needs Children – Verrierdale QLD

Job Title: Casual Kennel Attendant (Including Weekends)
Reports To: Kennel Manager
Location: Smart Pups Headquarters, Verrierdale, Sunshine Coast

About Us
Smart Pups Assistance Dogs for Special Needs Children Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation that trains assistance dogs to support children with autism, medical conditions, or mobility issues. Our mission is to enhance quality of life through skilled Labrador and Golden Retriever trained assistance dogs.

Position Summary
We are currently seeking a Casual Kennel Attendant to join our team for casual week shifts and on weekends. In this hands‑on role, you will work under the direction of the Kennel Manager, helping ensure a high standard of animal care, safety, and cleanliness for the pups from birth through to dogs in training.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Kennel Manager and Kennel Team with kennel operations
- Feed, clean, toilet,



and exercise dogs as per schedule
- Maintain a clean and hygienic kennel environment
- Monitor dog wellbeing and report any health or behavioural concerns
- Assist in basic grooming, enrichment, and socialisation activities
- Follow established routines and procedures
- Communicate effectively with the team and supervisor
- Confidence working with dogs from pups to adults
- Physical ability to handle cleaning and animal care duties
- Reliability and a robust work ethic
- Willingness to follow direction and work independently when needed
- Be a team player and embrace the organisation as a whole
- Flexibility in hours, including availability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays
- Experience in a kennel or animal care environment
- Knowledge of dog behaviour and basic care practices

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📌 Kennel Attendant (Verrierdale)
🏢 SmartPups Assistance Dogs For Special Needs Children
📍 Verrierdale