Job Description

Assist with the daily operations of mobile clinics and the hospital



Maintain acceptable operational, hygiene, and animal welfare standards



Perform daily cleaning of mobiles and participate in weekly deep cleans



Support crowd control at mobile clinics and engage with communities to promote animal welfare services, including sterilisation



Assist animal owners with completing required documentation and means tests



Ensure animals are handled humanely, safely identified, weighed, fed, and housed appropriately



Monitor animals post-treatment or surgery and report abnormalities promptly



Educate communities on basic animal healthcare, husbandry, and disease prevention



Transport animals humanely between communities and the hospital



Report cases of neglect or abuse in line with the Animal Protection Act



Support team members across mobile, kennel, and theatre duties when required



Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills



Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and work under pressure



Excellent verbal and written communication skills



Attention to detail and commitment to hygiene protocols



Compassion, empathy, integrity, and professionalism



Ability to recognise emergencies and escalate appropriately



Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office & Windows)



Valid South African driver's licence



Minimum Matric certificate



Previous experience as a Kennel Assistant or within a veterinary practice



Ability to speak more than one South African language (advantageous)



Willingness to work overtime, extended hours, and occasional weekends if required



Ability to work in a demanding and potentially high-risk environment



Between 3 - 5 Years