Consult Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consult Assistant to join our team at our Mangere Centre. This role is permanent, part-time, working 16 hours per week across Fridays and Saturdays.

You will be the first point of contact for volunteers, visitors and staff in the Hospital department and reception. You will ensure all interactions are professional, positive, and aligned with SPCA’s values.

You will assist with -

• Supporting the hospital team with reception duties, animal triage, vaccinations, worming, and processing animals from reception to consult
• Maintaining high standards of husbandry, hygiene, and animal handling in line with SPCA procedures and the 5 Freedoms of animal welfare
• Greeting visitors, volunteers, and staff positively, and ensuring the reception and consult areas are clean, welcoming, and fully stocked
• Processing paperwork and data entry accurately and efficiently to maintain smooth operations
• Supporting upset visitors and clients with empathy and discretion
• Collaborating with veterinary and hospital staff to ensure a steady flow of work and high-quality animal care
• Participating in Health & Safety initiatives and maintaining a safe environment for staff, volunteers, visitors, and animals

ABOUT YOU

You are an animal advocate with a passion for animal welfare, care, and education. You enjoy working with both people and animals in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

You will also have:

• Previous customer service and/or veterinary reception experience
• Animal handling experience (preferred)
• A full, clean driver’s licence
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers, staff, and volunteers
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment

SPCA PURRRKS

At SPCA, working with purpose is just the beginning. Some of our purrrks include:

• A paid day off for your birthday (because you matter too!)
• A culture built on kindness, collaboration and growth
• Discounts and benefits including pet insurance and retail offers
• 24/7 wellbeing support when you need it

HOW TO APPLY

For more information click the apply now button and that will take you to our careers site. On our careers site you can click here for more about the impressive work we do and the impact we have and click here for the job description.