Compassionate Animal Care Assistant - Rehab & Rehoming

Scottish SPCA; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to ensure the well-being of animals. Responsibilities include daily feeding, grooming, and health checks, as well as customer service. Ideal candidates have practical experience with animals and a commitment to animal welfare. This full-time role offers a salary of £23,809.50 per annum and requires working in shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused environments is essential.
• Practical experience with handling animals, including feeding and care.
• Ability to maintain animal hygiene and health checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care of animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
• Maintain cleanliness of all animal accommodation and ensure hygiene standards.
• Handle public enquiries and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Practical experience working with animals

Excellent customer care and communication skills

Experience working with the general public

A commitment to animal welfare

Ability to act with professional integrity

Resilient and calm approach to the role

Flexible approach

Able to work well within a team

Job description

A leading animal welfare organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to ensure the well-being of animals. Responsibilities include daily feeding, grooming, and health checks, as well as customer service. Ideal candidates have practical experience with animals and a commitment to animal welfare. This full-time role offers a salary of £23,809.50 per annum and requires working in shifts.