Weekend Night Animal Care Assistant | Emergency Support

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

Job summary

A leading emergency pet care provider in Belfast is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Assistant to support clinical teams in providing essential in-patient care. The role involves assisting with basic procedures, running diagnostic tests, and ensuring the comfort of animals in a fast-paced environment. This position offers £12.60 per hour with numerous benefits including pro-rata annual leave, CPD allowance, and family-friendly policies. Ideal for those passionate about animal welfare and emergency care.

Benefits

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Cash Health Plan

Discounts through Vets Now For You

CPD allowance

Family-friendly policies

Standard Pension contributions

Discounted staff pet care

Paid volunteering days

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in animal handling or care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical team with in-patient care in an emergency clinic.
• Help conduct basic procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Support the set-up and clean-up of surgical theatres.
• Attend to basic husbandry needs for in-patients.

Skills

Animal handling

Basic veterinary assistance

Team collaboration

Stress management

Job description

A leading emergency pet care provider in Belfast is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Assistant to support clinical teams in providing essential in-patient care. The role involves assisting with basic procedures, running diagnostic tests, and ensuring the comfort of animals in a fast-paced environment. This position offers £12.60 per hour with numerous benefits including pro-rata annual leave, CPD allowance, and family-friendly policies. Ideal for those passionate about animal welfare and emergency care.