We are seeking Animal Attendants to join our growing shelter team in Cranbourne!
We are seeking Animal Attendants to join our growing shelter team in Cranbourne!
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The Lost Dogs Home
(35 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Website
Industry
Non-Profit Organisations
Specialities
Animal Welfare Leadership, Shelter and Rehoming Services, Veterinary Services, Community Education and Advocacy, Council and Community Partnerships, Adoption and Fostering Programs, Force-Free and Positive Training, Diverse Career Pathways in Animal Welfare
Company size
101-1,000
Primary location
North Melbourne & Cranbourne
At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a cornerstone of Victoria's animal welfare landscape, renowned for our compassionate care of around 18,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats each year. Guided by our vision of giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life, we care for lost dogs, cats, and other companion animals. We reunite lost pets with their families, find loving new homes for others, and always strive for the best possible outcomes for every animal in our care. Beyond this, we are committed to delivering diverse animal welfare and community programs, driven by passionate individuals who share a deep affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.
Jobs at The Lost Dogs Home
Based on your search activityWe have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Safety and Wellbeing Manager to join our team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Safety and Wellbeing Manager to join our team!
24d ago
24d ago
Our mission statement
Our Vision:Giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy lifeOur Purpose:We care for lost dogs, cats and other companion animals. We reunite lost pets with their families, find new homes for others, and always seek the best possible outcomes for all animals that come into our care.Our Strategic Pillars1. Compassionate care for our animals2. A trusted, modern and sustainable charity.3. Contemporary, future-proof and fit-for-purpose facilities4. An employer of choice.5. A fierce advocate for the welfare of companion animals
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Reviews overview
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What’s it like working at The Lost Dogs Home?
AI summary of recent reviews
The Lost Dogs Home offers a rewarding environment where dedicated ground floor staff form strong supportive relationships while making a difference in animals' lives. Employees appreciate the satisfaction of helping animals find forever homes, along with good opportunities for learning and growth across different departments. The organisation also provides valuable staff benefits including vet and food discounts.
However, employees face certain challenges including a notable disconnect between upper management and ground staff regarding operational decisions. The role can be emotionally demanding when dealing with difficult animal welfare situations, and the aging facilities present operational challenges. As a not-for-profit organisation, limited resources can impact various aspects of operations, though there are signs of gradual improvements being made.
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Recent reviews
1.0
AnimalAttendant/ Courtholdtrained
Jan 2026Cranbourne West VIC 39772 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Management is toxic
The good thingsI made amazing friends with ground floor staff
Trauma bonded for life
The challengesThis place will DESTROY your mental health, don’t be fooled the animals are NOT priority at all, all staff is treated horrendously by management, favouritism is real the only reason I held on so long and got through it was a few ground floor staff and the animals trying to fight for the care they need and deserve
DONT DO IT
1.0
Animal Attendant
Jan 2026Cranbourne West VIC 39774 to 5 years in the role, current employee
Not worth it, management ruin the good that you try to do for the animals
The good thingsThe bonds you make with the animals and coworkers, helping animals get back to their families or find a forever home
The challengesManagement is TERRIBLE, zero respect for anyone who isn't in their upper clique or in management roles. ZERO care for actual animal care or welfare, only want to cover themselves and make money, all animals are just a number and a price tag. Staff cannot even have a say in trying to help animals as anything said that management don't like is shot down or seen as negative, backtalk or trying to be negative and you will be given write ups for trying to speak up for the voiceless.
1.0
Officer
Jun 2025North Melbourne VIC 30513 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Animal welfare and Lost Dogs Home should not be in the same sentence, let alone “fulfilling, meaningful work”.
The good thingsThe animals and some staff members that hadn’t had their soul crushed yet.
The challengesArchaic animal husbandry practices, minimal money requested spent on the animals, ground staff are under paid and overworked, departmental prejudicial treatment.
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