13562- Animal Care Assistant
Grade UE04: £26,093-28,778 pro rata per annum (based on a 35 hour week)
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals
35 hours/week plus 2.5 hours/week of contractual overtime which is paid above salary
Open ended: Permanent Contract
Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm shift time (TBC with successful candidate)
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about animal care and ready to make a real difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a leading veterinary and teaching hospital, where your work directly supports the health and wellbeing of a wide range of animals.
We’re proud of our dynamic and compassionate team of vets, nurses, and assistants—all united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Now, we’re looking for someone equally dedicated to join our Animal Care Team.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that plays a vital role in the care of our hospitalised patients. You’ll be involved in a variety of essential tasks, including:
Cleaning and maintaining kennels, wards and clinical areas to the highest hygiene standards
Supporting hospital’s infection control protocols
Feeding and grooming inpatients
Walking dogs and providing enrichment
Assisting vets and nurses with procedures involving dogs, cats, and exotic species
Managing laundry and general patient care duties
Training & Support
We offer a comprehensive 6–8 week training programme to help you settle into the role. You’ll normally shadow our friendly and experienced team during standard daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm) to build your confidence and skills. Any hours worked beyond your contracted time during training will be paid as overtime.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is essential.
Ability to work alone as well as part of a team is essential.
Excellent communication skills are essential to this role.
Full, clean driving licence is essential.
HfSA Staff benefits include:
Staff discount for pet treatment.
Amazing onsite perks:
Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
Free car parking with electric car charging points https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
Two on site canteens.
Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available. https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
Additional shift cover opportunities are available, accruing paid overtime for additional hours worked.
Holiday entitlement of 36 days + 4 days public holiday per annum for full time staff (pro rata).
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals
35 hours/week plus 2.5 hours/week of contractual overtime which is paid above salary
Open ended: Permanent Contract
Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm shift time (TBC with successful candidate)
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about animal care and ready to make a real difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a leading veterinary and teaching hospital, where your work directly supports the health and wellbeing of a wide range of animals.
We’re proud of our dynamic and compassionate team of vets, nurses, and assistants—all united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Now, we’re looking for someone equally dedicated to join our Animal Care Team.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that plays a vital role in the care of our hospitalised patients. You’ll be involved in a variety of essential tasks, including:
Cleaning and maintaining kennels, wards and clinical areas to the highest hygiene standards
Supporting hospital’s infection control protocols
Feeding and grooming inpatients
Walking dogs and providing enrichment
Assisting vets and nurses with procedures involving dogs, cats, and exotic species
Managing laundry and general patient care duties
Training & Support
We offer a comprehensive 6–8 week training programme to help you settle into the role. You’ll normally shadow our friendly and experienced team during standard daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm) to build your confidence and skills. Any hours worked beyond your contracted time during training will be paid as overtime.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is essential.
Ability to work alone as well as part of a team is essential.
Excellent communication skills are essential to this role.
Full, clean driving licence is essential.
HfSA Staff benefits include:
Staff discount for pet treatment.
Amazing onsite perks:
Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
Free car parking with electric car charging points https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
Two on site canteens.
Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available. https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
Additional shift cover opportunities are available, accruing paid overtime for additional hours worked.
Holiday entitlement of 36 days + 4 days public holiday per annum for full time staff (pro rata).
