Casual Animal Ambulance Driver (shift work including overnights)
About us
At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.
About the role
The Lost Dogs' Home offers an after-hours animal ambulance service across both our sites in Cranbourne and North Melbourne and surrounding areas to ensure lost and injured animals are safely collected and transported to our shelter. We seek candidates with exceptional animal handling skills, flexibility, and a commitment to working a rotating roster, including overnight shifts and weekends.
This vital role is crucial to our success as a leading animal welfare organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe transport of domestic animals and livestock to the appropriate holding facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
About our culture:
At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections, both professionally and socially. Led by our dedicated social committee, we organise a wide range of engaging activities such as Paint and Sip Nights, Bowling, Trivia, and regular after-work gatherings. These events create opportunities for our team to relax, bond, and forge lasting friendships. We take pride in our diverse team where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic self, regardless of their role within the organisation.
What we can offer you
If you are looking for an opportunity in the animal welfare industry and this job is of interest to you, please click on the “Apply” button, ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any queries about this position, please email recruitment@dogshome.com
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Don't miss out - apply today!
The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks
The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Since 1910 The Lost Dogs’ Home has been a voice for animals without owners. We’ve been pioneers for fair animal laws and continue to work at the front line to reduce the number of lost, abandoned and stray cats and dogs.
The Home relies on public support to provide our Australia-wide services and programs, these include; National Pet Register, The Lost Cats’ Home, shelter operations, adoptions and responsible pet ownership education.
Our expertise also extends to veterinary and animal management services. All of our functions are governed by a quality management system – an industry first in Australia.
The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of the country’s largest animal welfare organisations, caring for more than 25,000 cats and dogs each year. We pride ourselves on employing qualified individuals who demonstrate a strong personal connection to animals, the community and the cause.
