Animal Attendant
SPCA
- Ashburton, Canterbury
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Part Time
- Application Closes 01 May 2024
- Canterbury - Ashburton
- Animal Control Worker
- Make an actual difference for New Zealand's animals
- Work with highly passionate people
- Onsite parking
- Great “purrks”! Including a paid day off for your birthday
- Qualifications or relevant experience in the animal/welfare industry is required
- Experience in Animal drug administration
- A sound understanding of animal behaviour - normal v abnormal
- An understanding of Contagious and Zoonotic diseases is desirable
- Ability to work effectively without supervision and effectively prioritise daily tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills - communicate effectively with customers, volunteers and other employees.
- Demonstrated strengths in accuracy, precision and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage confidential information with responsibility and integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability (will include flexibility of hours)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Be proactive and be able to manage stress.
- Customer focused
- Ability to manage stress and handle emotional situations while retaining empathy
- Ability to work in the field which requires physical fitness, and all weather conditions