Veterinary Support Attendant

The Role  

A permanent, part time position is currently available for a Veterinary Support attendant within the Ballarat Animal Shelter.

Reporting to the Shelter Supervisor, daily duties include but are not limited to:

• To assist the attending veterinarian at the shelter with routine admission health checks for all shelter impounds
• To accurately record and perform administration tasks associated with all vet work pre and post vet visit
• Ensure treatments and hygiene standards/practises are in accordance with the BAS process and procedures
• To effectively contribute to continuous improvement processes
• Provide routine reports to Shelter Supervisor about animal medical health reports based on veterinary recommendations/advice
• Manage and maintain the health records of the shelter animals
• Assist in minor surgical procedures under supervision of veterinarian

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications in vet nursing or similar work with equivalent experience, skills and knowledge highly desirable
• Proven knowledge and experience in animal health disease management.
• Experience in accurate record keeping
• Able to demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline in work undertaken.

About You  

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to contributing to animal enrichment. Experience and knowledge of veterinary medication and protocols are an advantage, as well as animal handling and strong interpersonal and communication skills will be required for this position.

Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline in work undertaken is essential.

Key Selection Criteria  

• Experience in animal health management
• Extensive knowledge of veterinary medication, administration and routine/ongoing medical care
• Extensive record keeping and time management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the health and safety risks associated to this position.
• Ability and understanding of working in a highly emotive environment
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of animal husbandry practise, shelter and pound environment process and common disease prevention
• Availability to work some weekends

To Apply  

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and upload your current resume by 12 noon Friday.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.    

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.   

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Clare Douglas-Haynes, Coordinator Animal Services via email claredouglas-haynes@ballarat.vic.gov.au

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you are shortlisted for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.