Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is one of South East Queensland's leading small animal specialist and emergency referral hospitals. We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care through our dedicated team of specialists, emergency veterinarians, nurses and support staff. Our hospital offers a collaborative, supportive and professional working environment, with access to a wide range of specialist services and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

At VSS, we value teamwork, compassion, professional growth and a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families. We are proud to contribute to the veterinary profession through clinical excellence, education and collaboration.

As an Animal Attendant at VSS Carrara, you will support the daily operations of our busy 24-hour specialist and emergency referral hospital. Working alongside our veterinary nurses, veterinarians and wider hospital team, you will help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients while assisting with essential animal care and hospital duties.

Your responsibilities will include

- Animal care and welfare: Assist with the daily care and comfort of hospitalised animals, including feeding, cleaning, toileting and providing fresh bedding as directed by the veterinary team.
- Cleaning and hygiene: Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital, including animal enclosures, kennels, cages, treatment areas and shared spaces.
- Infection control: Follow hospital cleaning protocols, infection prevention procedures and safe handling practices to help protect patients, staff and visitors.
- Hospital support: Assist veterinary nurses and other team members with general hospital duties, restocking supplies and maintaining organised workspaces.
- Patient comfort: Help ensure patients are settled, comfortable and monitored for general wellbeing, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in behaviour to the veterinary nursing team.
- Equipment and supplies: Assist with cleaning and maintaining equipment, laundering bedding and ensuring essential supplies are available where needed.
- Waste management:



Dispose of general and clinical waste appropriately in accordance with hospital procedures.
- Teamwork and communication: Work collaboratively with veterinarians, nurses, client care staff and other team members to support efficient hospital operations.
- Safety and compliance: Follow workplace health and safety procedures, animal handling guidelines and hospital policies at all times.

This is a hands-on role in a busy veterinary hospital where priorities can change quickly. You will need to be comfortable working around sick and injured animals, maintaining high cleaning standards and supporting the team during emotionally challenging situations. Essential requirements

- A genuine passion for animal welfare and a strong desire to contribute to the care of animals.
- A reliable, responsible and proactive approach to work.
- Solid attention to detail and pride in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
- The ability to follow instructions, hospital procedures and safety protocols.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- The physical ability to undertake active duties, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting and moving supplies in accordance with workplace safety requirements.
- The ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a quick-paced hospital environment.
- Willingness to work a rotating roster, including weekends, evenings, public holidays and other shifts as required by the hospital.

Desirable experience

- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, boarding facility, kennel or similar environment.
- Experience with cleaning protocols, infection control or maintaining hygienic animal housing.

- A Certificate II or III in Animal Care,



Animal Studies or a related qualification.

Previous veterinary experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate. We welcome applicants who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to animal care.

You're the kind of person who:

- Loves animals and understands the importance of treating every patient with kindness, patience and respect.
- Notices the little things and takes initiative without always needing to be asked.
- Is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into practical, hands-on work.
- Understands that cleaning, organisation and attention to detail are essential to patient safety and hospital operations.
- Can work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
- Communicates openly and respectfully with colleagues and is always willing to lend a hand.
- Is emotionally resilient and understands that working in an emergency and specialist hospital can involve challenging situations.
- Wants to be part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about its patients, clients and colleagues.

Why Join VSS Carrara? At Veterinary Specialist Services, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team working together to provide exceptional care to animals and support to their families.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Work alongside experienced veterinary specialists, emergency veterinarians and skilled nursing professionals.
- Gain valuable experience in a busy specialist and emergency referral hospital.
- Develop your animal handling, hospital support and infection control skills.
- Be part of a collaborative workplace that values teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.
- Make a meaningful difference to the comfort, safety and wellbeing of hospitalised patients.

If you are passionate about animal welfare, enjoy practical work and want to contribute to a team that makes a difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Join the VSS Carrara team and help us provide exceptional care when animals and their families need it most.

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