WHAT IS AN ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT?

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Open Colleges

If you posses a love of working with animals and would like to build a career in the animal care industry, then this ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care qualification from Open Colleges could be just the course you're looking for.
Pet Stylist Academy

If you're looking to turn your love of working with animals into a rewarding career, then this ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care qualification from the Pet Stylist Academy will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to get started.
Pet Stylist Academy

If you love animals and would like to build a career based on providing superb animal care, then this ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services qualification from the Pet Stylist Academy could be an ideal course for you.
Pet Stylist Academy

Do you love dogs and would like to become a professional dog groomer? This ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) qualification from the Pet Stylist Academy will give you the skills you need to get started.
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What is an Animal Care Attendant?

An Animal Care Attendant is responsible for ensuring the health and wellbeing of any animals entrusted to their care. They groom and exercise them, treat minor injuries, monitor their health and behaviour, manage waste, maintain enclosures and supply food and water.

Animal Care Attendants tend to many different types of animals in various locations, nursing injured animals in nature reserves, caring for homeless pets in animal shelters, looking after fish in public aquariums and working with rare or exotic creatures in wildlife parks and zoos.

In addition, Animal Care Attendants may perform some more administrative duties like managing animal records, enlisting the help of veterinarians and specialists or filling the role of receptionist at a wildlife sanctuary or pet shelter.

What do Animal Care Attendants do?

  • Grooming and bathing animals, monitoring and minimising pests and infections.
  • Preparing and delivering food, catering to the specific diets and requirements of each animal.
  • Inspecting, preparing and maintaining comfortable enclosures and cages.
  • Clearing waste, cleaning and disinfecting animals’ quarters.
  • Providing mental and physical stimulus by exercising and playing with animals.
  • Rescuing, receiving and processing injured and abandoned animals.
  • Moving animals between enclosures, helping to acclimate them to new quarters.
  • Monitoring health and wellbeing, identifying and treating minor injuries.
  • Liaising with and enlisting veterinarians or specialists when required.
  • Maintaining records of animal health and progress.

Career snapshot for Animal Care Attendant

  • The average age of working Animal Care Attendants is 42.
  • 32.70% of Animal Care Attendants are male.
  • 57.90% of Animal Care Attendants work full-time and on average they work around 44.7 hours per week.
  • With A Certificate III or IV, Animal Care Attendants get paid $957 per week Before Tax.
  • Unemployment levels are average.
  • In 2015 records showed 15,900 employed Animal Care Attendants.
  • The projected growth of the profession is estimated to be stable with employment numbers around 16,300 by 2020.

Source: http://joboutlook.gov.au/

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