Wollongong

Cattery Attendant

A Cattery Attendant works in a cattery facility looking after domestic cats while their owners are away. Your daily duties will involve feeding and watering cats and making sure any other needs are attended to. This might involve providing medication if needed or grooming them if their owners have requested that service. You’ll play with the cats and make sure they’re getting plenty of exercise. Cattery Attendants also need to maintain cat enclosures so you’ll need to clean the cages, prepare bedding and dispose of any waste. You might also have to check cats in when they arrive or check them out again when their owners return.

Cattery Attendants need to be good with animals and be able to handle cats of all temperaments. You’ll need to be capable of some manual labour and be able to keep up with energetic cats. You’ll need good personal skills when you’re dealing with animal owners and other staff. There’ll also be a few administrative tasks to attend to so you’ll need to operate basic office equipment and systems.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a cattery attendant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 weeks - 12 months
$0 - $4,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Blended, Online
24 months
$0 - $600
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM40322

Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 20 months
$0 - $6,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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