Furbaby Retreat is Perth’s premier luxury cat hotel, created to be a unique, stress-free boarding experience for cats and their families. Situated in North Perth and established in 2019, we are a small but fast-growing business passionate about the care and welfare of all cats great and small, and we are a proud member of PIAA. We recognise cats as sensitive, complicated and individual creatures who need personalised, tailored care and we strive to provide the furbaby’s of Perth a safe place to stay, and a home away from home that will enrich their mind and soul.

Find out more about Furbaby Retreat and our story here: https://www.furbabyretreat.com.au/

The role

We are currently seeking a Senior Furbaby Attendant to join our team and embody our values of Top 1%, Respect [the individual] and Protection. Experience with cats is preferred, for example in a cat boarding facility, animal care/rescue environment (including fostering) or veterinary practice.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about cats, their health and welfare

Is detail focused, and a great multi-tasker

Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Approaches all tasks with enthusiasm and vigour, from cleaning to cat enrichement and everything in between!

Is a great communicator

Is comfortable engaging with cats and humans alike

Can use their communication & collaboration skills to work effectively in a team or independently as needed

Is a proactive self-starter, and can use their initiative and know-how to get things done

Is highly motivated and reliable with a positive attitude

Standard working hours are between 6.00am and 10.00pm, seven days/week with 5-8 hour shifts. Flexibility with hours and days available to work is required, in particular through peak periods such as school holidays, Christmas and Easter. You will be employed under an Enterprise Agreement with penalty rates paid for weekends and public holidays.

A permanent full-time role is on offer, however casual or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Senior Furbaby Attendants…

Are responsible for the quality of pet welfare and care for our Furbaby Retreat guests, with particular tasks including:

carrying out feeding and cleaning routines

reporting in detail any significant changes observed in the cats, including health, temperament and stress levels, toileting, eating and behaviour.

enrichment and maintenance of cats, including grooming and health maintenance as required.

taking photos cats during their enrichment sessions for client updates

cleaning suites, furniture, floors (among other things!)

help with medicating cats as required and in a stress-free manner

Candidates with the following attributes will be highly valued:

Completed study in vet nursing, animal care and/or companion animal services.

Experience with medicating cats across a range of ailments and medication types

Experience engaging with highly anxious, timid or aggressive cats

Experience with fear-free philosophy and techniques

Strive for excellence in everything you do

Furbaby Retreat is a fast growing and evolving business, and as such future development opportunities within Furbaby Retreat exist for the right candidate.

Applications will close at 5.00pm Wednesday 21st May 2025.