Animal Handler / Vet Student – Campus Animal Care (Part-Time)
About the RoleAre you a Student Vet, Trainee Vet, or experienced Animal Handler looking for practical experience in an academic setting? We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Handler to join our team on an assignment basis at our Bundoora university campus.
This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in animal health, observational care, and welfare standard protocols. Please note: Experience handling and caring for laboratory rodents (rats and mice) is essential for this position. We are specifically seeking candidates with lab animal experience rather than dog or general pet handlers.
Key Schedule & HoursThis role offers a consistent part-time roster of approximately 14 hours per week across the following schedule:
- Monday: 4 hours
- Friday: 4 hours
- Saturday: 3 hours
- Sunday: 3 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and check animal health and welfare standard protocols.
- Provide essential daily care, including feeding and watering.
- Conduct regular observational health checks and report findings to veterinary staff.
- Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic animal living conditions.
Requirements & Qualifications
- No formal veterinary qualification required – open to veterinary science/nursing students or experienced animal carers.
- Strong observation skills and attention to animal health details.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends as scheduled.
- Effective communication skills to liaise efficiently with university veterinary staff.
- Required Experience: Prior experience with handling, housing, and care of lab rats and mice.
If you meet the requirements and have direct experience handling lab animals, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your updated CV and a covering letter in MS Word format outlining your relevant experience against the criteria listed above.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.