Cattery Attendant

A great job for cat lovers

Simply Purrfect Cattery is an expanding business located on the Gold Coast that offers excellent feline accommodation. We are looking for a new staff member to help the business grow, ideally the candidate should have previous experience in the cattery/kennelling industry.

We are looking for a candidate that can work Wednesday to Sunday on a causal base. The shifts will be flexible with a start time of 6.30 am to 10.30 am with the some afternoon work from 2 pm to 6 pm. The hours may increase as the business expands. Likely works hours are between 8 to 14 hours weekly.

We are naturally busiest during School Holidays, the month of December and the Easter period. You will need to be available during these times.

The role will require

• Welcoming clients to the cattery, you must have a calm and friendly manner with a dash of humour
• Handling client enquiries professionally in person, via email and over the phone
• Processing payments using EFTPOS and Cash
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to pick up the Pet Manger client booking system
• A good understanding of cleanliness
• The willingness to clean suites, office, and kitchen areas to a high standard
• Excellent communication skills when talking to clients about their cats stay and future bookings
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Packing food into containers, using a racking system to track client food
• Providing videos or photos to clients

Daily Jobs

Interacting with cats

Cats have different temperaments and ideally you will have experience in handling cats. You must be able to understand their needs and attitudes.

Been gentle and caring to both clients and cats

Possess an eye for detail, presentation is important.

Have a keen eye for identifying hazards and resolving them quickly

Have the ability to work alone

Possess an understanding of infection control to minimize any possible risk of transmission of disease between feline guests.

You must be fit, there is a lot of moving items to clean, kitty litter removal, cat furniture and cleaning up accidents, moving food containers and unpacking food boxes

Feeding, grooming and administering of medication, like insulin shots or eye treatments. You must be comfortable doing this role

Accurate documentation of animal care on a pen sheet

Spot cleaning throughout the cattery

Washing and disinfecting dishes, bedding and kitty litter trays. Vacuuming, wiping, mopping and disinfecting cat suites daily.

Some administration work using the Pet Manager booking system

There is a lot of cleaning is involved vacuuming, sweeping, some minor gardening, cleaning windows, cleaning walls and cleaning the kitchen and office areas

Check-in and check-out cats and their human owners with a smile

Getting suites ready for the next guest in a timely manner

Answering the phone and returning voice mail messages in a timely manner