About Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania — always here, for every dog
For over 70 years, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania has been dedicated to the care and welfare of Tasmania’s dogs. As the largest canine welfare organisation in the state, we reunite around 1,500 lost dogs with their families and help around 2,000 abandoned or unwanted dogs find new homes every year. Our mission, "Getting to Zero," ensures that no healthy, temperamentally sound dog is ever euthanised.

At Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, we operate as a close-knit team of dog-lovers across our locations in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Devonport. Our commitment to being the best friend to all dogs in Tasmania—especially the stray, abandoned, lost, and unwanted—is unwavering. Every dog in our care is provided for as long as it takes to find them the right home.

Joining our team means making a meaningful impact on the lives of Tasmania’s dogs. Your dedication and compassion can help provide a brighter future for dogs in need.

Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team in Hobart in a combined role as a Veterinary Nurse / Animal Attendant. This position is vital in delivering high-quality clinical care to our dogs while ensuring they receive the love, care, attention and second chance they deserve every day.

Position Objectives
• Provide clinical support to maintain the health and wellbeing of all dogs in our care.
• Deliver excellent daily care including feeding, grooming, and maintaining clean, safe environments.
• Work closely with team members to ensure effective communication regarding the dogs’ health, staff safety, and public security.
• Support our mission of "Getting to Zero" by ensuring every healthy, temperamentally sound dog receives the best possible care.

Primary Responsibilities

Veterinary Nursing Duties:
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and perform diagnostic tests as directed.
• Monitor vital signs, record patient recovery, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare dogs for clinical procedures and provide post-operative care.
• Educate pet owners on treatment plans, preventative care, and aftercare instructions.

Animal Attendant Duties:
• Clean kennels to required standards, including periodic bleaching.
• Prepare food according to specific dietary requirements and feed all puppies and dogs as directed.
• Groom, bathe, and provide specialised attention to ensure every dog’s comfort.
• Monitor and report changes in the dogs’ health and welfare.
• Assist in assessing dogs for adoption suitability and help reunite lost dogs with their owners.
• Carry out cleaning, laundry, and maintenance reporting tasks as required.
• Adhere to WHS legislation and security procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff, visitors, and dogs.

About You
Located in Hobart, the successful candidate will possess:
• A genuine interest in and commitment to dog welfare issues. Essentially, you MUST LOVE DOGS!
• A recognised veterinary nursing qualification (Certificate/Diploma) with practical clinical experience.
• A willingness to learn and perform all aspects of daily animal care.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work well within a team and independently, managing competing tasks under pressure.
• The physical capacity to perform the duties required by both clinical and animal care tasks.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

How to Apply - please do not apply via Seek
For a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected].

To apply, please send your application to [email protected].