Are you interested in a career with animals? Come along to experience some of the work undertaken by animal attendants in the animal care industry. Hear from animal care professionals about what their role involves and the pathway that led them to RSPCA Victoria. Discover the role you can play in helping RSPCA as a non-government charity. We will introduce you to the critical roles of volunteers and foster carers and how you can become involved. Think dogs, cats, rabbits and farm animals - all here waiting to become your new BFF.

This program is available to participants aged 13 – 17 years.

What you will learn

Experience some of the work undertaken by animal attendants in the animal care industry
Learn how to complete an animal health check
Discover various careers with animals and some pathways to your dream job

What you will get

Certificate of attendance and mini gift bag!

What to bring

Lunch, snack and a drink bottle

What to wear

Closed in shoes for admittance into the barn
Weather appropriate clothing

NB: All programs are delivered and facilitated by qualified staff and do not require that parents/guardians stay during the session. If you feel that your child needs additional support, please discuss with a member of our team.

Sessions may include the following activities:

A visit to the RSPCA education barn
A tour of the Burwood East adoption facilities
Opportunities to create enrichment items for animals
Meet and greet with an education dog.

Please note that not all activities involve animals. RSPCA’s education animals are carefully selected for their suitability for education programs and are given choice and control throughout all interactions with visitors. This framework aims to ensure that interactions are a safe and a positive experience for them.

DISCLAIMER

Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk.

By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.

Contact the host of Animal Attendant Day (13 - 17 years) Spring