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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Handler and Cleaner role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Handler and Cleaner will assist veterinary professionals by safely handling pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the comfort and safety of animals and team members.
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Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Handler and Cleaner role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Handler and Cleaner will assist veterinary professionals by safely handling pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the comfort and safety of animals and team members.
Responsibilities
include cleaning and disinfecting cages, kennels, examination rooms, and common areas, as well as maintaining a hygienic and organized environment throughout the clinic and mobile units.
The role involves feeding, watering, and monitoring animals, reporting any changes in behavior or condition to the veterinary team, and restocking supplies such as bedding, cleaning materials, and basic animal care items.
Qualifications
- Ability to safely handle and restrain a variety of companion animals in a calm, humane, and low-stress manner.
- Strong cleaning, sanitation, and basic infection-control skills, including safe use of cleaning agents and equipment.
- Attention to detail in maintaining orderly, hygienic animal housing areas, treatment rooms, and common spaces.
- Basic animal care knowledge, including feeding, watering, monitoring behavior, and recognizing signs of distress.
- Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, nurses, and support staff.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move equipment and animals safely, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to follow established protocols, learn clinic procedures, and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
- Previous experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, kennel, or similar environment is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Basic English proficiency; additional language skills common in Dubai are beneficial.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; a genuine interest in animal welfare and client service is essential.
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