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 safe 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 environment, 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