Animal Attendant

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Yarrandoo, Australia

Skills: animal husbandry, animal handling, electronic animal management systems, record-keeping, attention to detail

Your Role:
Animal Attendant
As an Animal Attendant, you will be part of a multidisciplinary research and development team responsible for the daily care and welfare of companion animals within a controlled facility environment. In this role, you will support Centre operations by delivering high standards of animal husbandry, maintaining clean and safe facilities, and ensuring accurate documentation in line with regulatory and study requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for companion animals, including feeding, husbandry, enrichment, socialization, and exercise
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of animal housing, exercise areas, and equipment
• Assist with preparation of animals and facilities for research studies and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation in compliance with animal welfare and quality standards
• Monitor feed and supplies inventory to ensure adequate stock levels

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education:
Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services (or equivalent)
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of animal care experience, preferably in a kennel, research, or animal welfare facility
Top 2 skills:
Strong animal husbandry skills and confident animal handling abilities

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training




• Experience working in a research or regulated setting (e.g., GxP)
• Familiarity with electronic animal management systems
• Experience implementing enrichment or behavioural programs
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills

Additional Information:

• Travel: None or minimal
• Location: Kemps Creek, NSW
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We’re proud to be an Employer of Choice (Australian Business Award 2023) and offer:
• A collaborative, values-driven culture that supports growth and purpose
• Additional leave benefits
• Recognition and reward programs
• Wellbeing support (EAP)
• Flexible work arrangements
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status ling Skills. Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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