Animal attendant
Ballarat Country Vets

This one week placement is available subject to the clinic capacity throughout the year, for a one week block.

Ballarat Country Vets is a family owned Veterinary business based in Smythesdale and Gordon, two very nice country towns approximately 20km from Ballarat. Both towns have a pub, post office, sports clubs and a special sense of local support and identity.

Ballarat country Vets has a culture that seeks to be a part of this community spirit; we want to enjoy coming to work, we want our people and their vets, best friends and livestock, we want to be friendly and fair and most importantly to be caring and capable. We have a solid core team and plans to grow and accommodate the increasing demand we are experiencing.

Skills You Might Learn

Animal Care
Appropriate workplace conduct.
Ability to work in a team.
Technical skills.
Problem solving.
Time management.
Using specialist technology.
Self management.
Communication skills.
Organisational skills.
Initiative.
Ability to work with a range of people.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Observing surgery
Observing animal consultations
Cleaning the clinic
Any duties as required
Cleaning instruments for surgery
No house calls

Student Requirements

Punctual.
Common sense
Show initiative.
Appropriate dress.
Listens and takes direction.
Represent the business professionally.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Prepared to work hard.
Consistent.
Get along with others.
Accepts feedback.
Reliability.
Trustworthy.
Responsible.
Positive attitude.

Dress Requirements

As discussed with the vet clinic directly in your initial meeting.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport available