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Senior Animal Attendant

Vee's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting
Kellyville, NSW
A$27-$35 p/h
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


About Us

Vee’s Pet Care is not your average pet sitting service—we’re a qualified, vet-recommended, all-female team providing premium in-home pet care across the Hills District. For over 5 years we have been offering premium dog walking, holiday care, and tailored pet care solutions that put animal welfare first.

As our business continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a Senior Animal Attendant to our passionate and professional team. It is essential that you will be able to grow within the team and commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years to provide stability for our team and clients.

Why Join Us?

Structured full-time hours Monday to Friday

Fuel card for travel + generous employee benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Time outdoors with happy, well-loved pets

A friendly, professional team who truly love what they do

About the Role

This is a hands-on, vital role that goes beyond basic pet sitting. As our Senior Animal Attendant & 2IC, you’ll lead by example, mentor junior staff, and uphold the high standards our clients trust us for.

Key responsibilities:

Travel throughout the Hills District caring for pets in their homes

Deliver tailored services that focus on enrichment, trust building and safety

Mentor junior team members and assist in onboarding and training

Provide in-home pet care including feeding, walking, enrichment, and health checks

Walk no more than 3 small dogs at a time, or 1 large dog per walk

Deliver real-time updates to clients via our app (photos, videos, summaries)

Maintain a clean and safe environment for all pets

Communicate with clients professionally and compassionately

Essential criteria to be considered:

Minimum 1 year experience in a pet care role (kennel hand, animal attendant, or vet nurse)

Certificate III/IV in Animal Studies, Vet Nursing, or similar

Full working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship)

Valid driver’s license and reliable car

Local to the Hills District (for reliability and reduced travel)

Available during peak periods like Christmas and Easter

Physically fit, injury free and confident handling all breeds, including XL dogs

Clear communicator with great time management

Friendly, professional, and able to work independently

Highly desirable skills:

Prior leadership or mentoring experience

Familiarity with reactive, senior, or special needs pets

Proactive, friendly, and professional attitude

Ability to work independently and use initiative

This is a role requires someone who shares our business values being - a genuine love for animals, a strong sense of responsibility, empathy, and a hard-working attitude. We're looking for someone who’s not only skilled—but kind, dependable, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their people.

To show us you’ve read this ad thoroughly, please include the word ‘Whiskers’ in your cover letter—applications without it won’t be considered.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and wish you the best of luck!


About Vee's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

Kellyville, NSW, Australia

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