Position Title: Animal Handler cum Driver

Company: WellVet Animal Wellness

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala (Kattaikonam & Venjaramoodu branches)

Job Type: Full-Time

About WellVet Animal Wellness

WellVet Animal Wellness is a multi-specialty veterinary healthcare provider committed to delivering top-tier clinical care, compassionate animal handling, and seamless pet care services across Trivandrum. We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and reliable Animal Handler cum Driver to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pet Transportation & Ambulance Services

- Safely transport pets to and from the hospital, clinics, grooming facilities, or client homes.
- Operate hospital vehicles/ambulance safely and adhere strictly to all local traffic laws and safety standards.
- Ensure comfortable, secure, and stress-free loading, unloading, and transit for animals of all sizes and temperaments.
- Maintain clean, sanitized, and well-ventilated vehicle interiors pre- and post-transit.

2. Animal Handling & Clinical Assistance

- Assist veterinary surgeons and clinical staff with patient restraining during examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and vaccinations.
- Support daily inpatient care, feeding, walking, and monitoring under the direction of medical staff.
- Safely handle anxious, frightened, or potentially aggressive animals using humane and safe handling techniques.
- Maintain clean and sanitized cages, holding areas, and boarding spaces.

3. Logistics & Maintenance

- Conduct routine vehicle inspections (fuel levels, tire pressure, oil levels, and cleanliness) and report maintenance needs promptly.




- Assist with fetching medical supplies, pharmacy inventory, and hospital deliveries as assigned.
- Ensure all transport crates, stretchers, and handling equipment are disinfected and stored properly.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Driver's License: Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license with a clean driving record.
- Experience: Prior experience handling dogs, cats, or small animals (experience in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, grooming centers, or rescue work is highly preferred).
- Affinity for Animals: Deep passion for animal welfare, patience, and comfort when handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy animals/crates (up to 25–30 kg) and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in Malayalam; basic working knowledge of English or Hindi is an added advantage.
- Work Ethic: Punctual, reliable, team-oriented, and able to strictly follow safety and sanitation protocols.

Working Conditions & Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-linked incentives and opportunities for career growth within the practice.
- Protective gear and safety training provided.

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Any experience in handling pets ?

Location:

- Kazhakoottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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