Weekend Animal Care Assistant – Emergency Pet Care

Vets Now; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading emergency pet care provider in Tendring is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Assistant for weekend shifts. The role involves supporting clinical teams, handling patients, and ensuring comfort for in-patients. The ideal candidate will work in a busy emergency clinic, providing essential care while enjoying benefits such as CPD allowance, paid volunteering days, and family-friendly policies. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about animal care and looking to make a positive impact in emergency veterinary settings.

Benefits

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Your birthday as a paid day off

Cash Health Plan provided by Simply Health

Vets Now For You – discounts and cashback

£780 CPD allowance pro-rata

10 hours paid CPD hours annually pro-rata

Family-friendly policies

UK Standard Pension contributions

Up to 50% discounted staff pet care

Paid volunteering days

Death in service of two times annual salary

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical teams with providing a comfortable in-patient environment.
• Handle patients for basic procedures and assist with diagnostic tests.
• Set up and clear down theatres for surgical procedures.
• Attend to basic husbandry needs of in-patients.

Job description

A leading emergency pet care provider in Tendring is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Assistant for weekend shifts. The role involves supporting clinical teams, handling patients, and ensuring comfort for in-patients. The ideal candidate will work in a busy emergency clinic, providing essential care while enjoying benefits such as CPD allowance, paid volunteering days, and family-friendly policies. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about animal care and looking to make a positive impact in emergency veterinary settings.