We are seeking a qualified, caring and motivated person to join our amazing team at Hunter Dog Centre as a casual Kennel Attendant. You will work in a supportive team to provide the very best care for our clients who visit for doggy daycare, boarding and grooming.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure the highest standard of welfare of dogs including health checks, administering medication, feeding, exercising, and enrichment
Provide basic grooming including bathing, drying, and cutting nails
Dog transport (daycare collections, vet appointments etc.)
Ensure HDC is clean, safe, and functional including routine maintenance (cleaning, mowing etc.) and reporting of damage to equipment and facilities
Ensure only positive reinforcement techniques are applied with dogs
Ensure an excellent customer service experience for clients
Ensure secure and efficient daily operation of Hunter Dog Centre (HDC) in accordance with industry standards and HDC policies
Monitor stock (food, cleaning, First Aid kit, equipment etc.) to ensure operational needs are met
Contribute to and maintain a positive team environment
Maintain a protected working environment including reporting incidents / concerns / system improvements to management




Keep up to date with and contribute to development of policies and procedures to ensure best practice care of dogs
Administration tasks including maintaining care records, bookings, and customer accounts

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:
Minimum Cert III in Animal Studies or equivalent (essential requirement)
Class C Drivers Licence

Desired Experience:
Working in boarding kennel or other comparable animal care facility

Skills:
Committed to the highest standard of animal care and welfare
Animal handling incorporating positive reinforcement techniques
Ability to work as part of a team and indepentantly
Good verbal and written communication
Excellent time management and task prioritisation
Understanding of and commitment to work health and safety
Computer literacy

Please note the business operates 365 days per year with rosters covering weekends and public holidays.

Staff work up to 12-hour shifts in a physical setting, requiring a reasonable level of fitness.

To apply please submit application on Seek with both a CV and Cover Letter.

📌 Kennel Attendant Casual Gateshead
🏢 Hunter Dog Centre
📍 Gateshead