Cattery Assistant - Kaiwharawhara
Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Feeding cats
- Cleaning facilities
- Monitoring health
What they ask for
Experience handling cats, genuine passion for animal welfare, strong communication and teamwork, ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and public holidays.
About the job
Do you love cats and want to make a difference in their care and wellbeing?.
Animates Vetcare is looking for a Casual Cattery Assistant to join our passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for an animal lover who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional care to every pet that stays with us.
About the role:
As a Cattery Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring our feline guests receive the highest standard of care during their stay. You'll help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment while supporting the Vetcare team during busy periods throughout the year.
Key responsibilities:
- Feeding and providing fresh water to cats in our care.
- Cleaning cattery facilities, cat condos, and litter trays to a high standard.
- Assisting with cat exercise and enrichment routines.
- Monitoring cat health and wellbeing and alerting the clinical team to any concerns.
- Maintaining excellent hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout the day.
- Following health, safety, and animal welfare protocols at all times.
- Working collaboratively with Vet Nurses and the wider Vetcare team.
- Providing a positive experience for both pets and their owners.
About You:
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience handling cats.
- Has a genuine passion for animal welfare.
- Is friendly, reliable, and enjoys working with people.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Has strong communication skills.
- Can remain calm and attentive when caring for animals.
- Has customer service experience (preferred).
- Has animal care experience (preferred but not essential).
- Is available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
Why join Animates Vetcare:
At Animates, we're united by our love of pets and our commitment to providing outstanding care. We live by our PACKT values:
Passion | Authentic | Caring | Knowledge | Togetherness
When you join our team, you'll become part of a supportive workplace that values teamwork, learning, and making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.
If you're passionate about cats and would love to work with a team that puts animal welfare first, we'd love to hear from you.
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