This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
Explore all careersA Cattery Attendant cares for cats, ensuring their needs are met, maintaining enclosures, and managing check-ins and check-outs.
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In Australia, a full time Cattery Attendant generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There are currently 16,500 animal attendants in Australia and a small percentage of this number are hired as Cattery Attendants. The number of people in this industry is expected to increase over the next five years. Cattery Attendants can be found in all areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
A Certificate II or III in Animal Studies would be a great way to get started in a career as a Cattery Attendant. These courses provide information on all aspects of animal care including nutrition, health care and grooming. A Certificate III in Companion Animal Services would also be a suitable qualification to work in this area.
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