We're seeking a passionate and experienced Animal Attendant to join our dog daycare team. This role suits someone energetic, reliable, and confident handling dogs of all sizes, with a genuine commitment to canine care and wellbeing. You'll bring enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude, along with a dedication to providing outstanding service to both our clients and their beloved pets.

Key responsibilities

Deliver exceptional customer service with attention to detail

Maintain centre standards, policies, and procedures

Build strong relationships with pet parents through clear communication

Perform daily admin tasks (emails, calls, record keeping, data entry)

Supervise and manage groups of dogs, ensuring safety and wellbeing

Conduct temperament assessments

Maintain cleanliness of the facility

Capture photos/videos and create social media content

About you

Experience working with groups of dogs

Experience must specifically be in dog daycare facilities or balanced dog training with a minimum of 1 year experience

Strong understanding of dog behaviour and handling skills

Team player with a positive attitude





Certificate II in Animal Care (or similar) preferred

Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods

Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Basic social media content creation skills (Facebook & Instagram)

Current driver's licence

Legal right to work in Australia

About us

Waggy Tails is a boutique dog daycare located in the leafy north-eastern suburb of Eltham. We are deeply committed to the wellbeing of every dog in our care and pride ourselves on maintaining the highest safety standards. We offer a supportive, fun, and dynamic team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality care in a passionate, dog-loving workplace.

Bring your dog to work

Ongoing training (including canine first aid and behaviour courses through NDTF)

Employee discounts and assistance program

Weekends and public holidays off

Prospect to earn extra income through pet sitting

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📌 Animal attendant (Dog Day Care) (Melbourne)
🏢 Waggy Tails Doggy Day Care
📍 Melbourne