Due to continued growth of our varied and interesting caseload, The Austin Vet Specialists is looking for Animal Care Attendants. As an independent centre, we have the freedom and flexibility to do things our way (for example, we named our centre after our cat!).

This role would suit somebody with a genuine passion for animals and a desire to progress in their career in animal health care.

How we work

You will rotate through the various departments (with full support), including surgery, internal medicine, urgent care and imaging, ensuring we deliver exceptional patient care and outstanding client care to owners. Daily duties include caring for and maintaining patients' hygiene, maintaining the practice's overall hygiene, assisting nurses with pre and post-operative care tasks, and delivering outstanding care to all patients and owners.

Full training and support from experienced staff will be provided, so if you'd like to take the next step in your career with a caring and supportive team, get in touch!

This role will be lively, exciting and fulfilling, and to enjoy it fully, you will:

- Have an interest in animal healthcare
- Desire to assist nurses with general nursing tasks
- Willingness to undertake tasks involved with maintaining the hygiene and functionality of the practice
- Genuinely enjoy spending time with animals

Previous experience in the animal industry or animal qualifications preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and expertise:

- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Outstanding personal presentation
- Maintain a positive demeanour even during busy periods




- Believe in growing professionally
- Respect the value every person brings to the organisation, regardless of their role
- Ability to participate in rotating roster, including weekend, public holidays and night shifts
- Possess initiative and a positive mindset

What's in it for you?

- We will invest in your continuing education but need you to bring the motivation. In return, we will provide you with a challenging and satisfying career.
- We will provide a happy workplace to ensure you enjoy working with us. At The Austin, we take recruitment very seriously because we know it is essential to get the right people.
- As a specialist centre, you can expect ambitious standards and awesomeness, but you can also expect a lot of happiness and fulfilment from your job.
- Oh...and bring your dog to work – our clinic has a dedicated pooch lounge!

The role is permanent and full time, with a rotating roster that includes night shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Appropriate penalty rates and other industry-related incentives apply. The salary is attractive and will grow with you as you develop your career. Applications will close once the role is filled so therefore, please submit your application promptly.

Application process

Please apply by clicking "apply now", and address your application to Julie Naylor.

To ensure that your application is considered, please include the following:

1. A cover letter that explains your reason for applying for this position, what attracted you to The Austin, and your future career goals.
2. Your CV should list your previous experience and contactable references.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Animal Care Attendant (Specialist Centre) (Mile End)
🏢 The Austin Vet Specialists
📍 Mile End