PUPPIES DOWNUNDER AUSTRALIA
Puppies Downunder is a place full of passionate employees who work to provide, amazing care for the animals that live and are raised in our facility.
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Becoming an employee
Skills Required
Empathy
Being naturally compassionate, empathetic and having a love of animals not only means you are good at animal care — it means that you enjoy it. An innate ability to comfort and soothe goes a long way with distressed or anxious animals.
Confidence around animals
Having confidence around animals is essential and can be achieved by having had a household pet, working in a pet shop or having experience with animals during your life. Reading an animal’s body language equips you with the skills to deal with situations before they arise.
Patience
This one’s crucial because animals can be unpredictable, and they don’t always do what we want them to do. Many animals (especially captive animals) fear people, vets, and other animals and require carers with a calm nature.
Teamwork
Being a team player with excellent communication skills is a critical element of this role. If you like to be surrounded by like-minded people with a common goal of bettering animals’ lives, you are in a strong position already.
ANIMAL ATTENDANT
Criteria
Passion for animals and the right animal care skills.
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Volunteering and taking a course in animal care, like a Certificate II in Animal Studies (ACM30117)
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Tasks and responsibilities for an animal attendant
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Animal Attendant
Role DESCRIPTION
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Prepare and provide food (including special diets) and water to animals, as well as bedding and comfortable living conditions.
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Ensuring animal enclosures and living areas are clear of animal waste, clean and hygienic
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Washing and performing basic grooming tasks to animals where needed, including the administering of pest control treatments
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Ensuring the physical welfare of the animals in your care is met
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Assisting in training animals under supervision where needed
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The most common duties of an Animal Attendant include:
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Administer general medications as specified by vets
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Plan mating and fertility programs
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Maintain health records
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Teach animals to follow non-verbal and verbal instructions and address behavioural issues
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Socialise and train puppies to prepare them for their new homes.
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Exercise and play with adult animals and their puppies to ensure socialisation
and enrichment needs are met.
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Observe animal’s reactions to health check-ups
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Identify illnesses and injuries and take proactive measures to treat them
Skills Required
Animal, Training and Behavioural Specialist
National Dog Trainers Federation in Dog Behaviour and Trainer.
This position requires an excellent understanding of animal psychology and working with dogs from different breeds, ages and temperaments.
Train animals in a humane manner and ensure they meet training goals efficiently and effectively. This skill set provides the animals at Puppies Downunder with training that focuses on obedience and agility.
Understanding of animal psychology and behaviour, and her attention to animal health and nutrition ensures all animals are well trained and well cared for.
Conduct companion animal training classes
Empathy
Being naturally compassionate, empathetic and having a love of animals not only means you are good at animal care — it means that you enjoy it. An innate ability to comfort and soothe goes a long way with distressed or anxious animals.
Confidence around animals
Having confidence around animals is essential and can be achieved by having had a household pet, working in a pet shop or having experience with animals during your life. Reading an animal’s body language equips you with the skills to deal with situations before they arise.
Patience
This one’s crucial because animals can be unpredictable, and they don’t always do what we want them to do. Many animals (especially captive animals) fear people, vets, and other animals and require carers with a calm nature.
Teamwork
Being a team player with excellent communication skills is a critical element of this role. If you like to be surrounded by like-minded people with a common goal of bettering animals’ lives, you are in a strong position already.