At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to animals and support our veterinary team in a busy hospital.
- Company: Join the caring team at Willows Veterinary Hospital, dedicated to animal welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and full training provided.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of animals while gaining invaluable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with animal handling and a passion for animal welfare.
The predicted salary is between 14849 - 17395 £ per year.
We have a fabulous opportunity for a compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic Late Kennel Animal Care Assistant to join our RCVS accredited Hospital in Hartford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with animal handling experience who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys being part of a busy, supportive veterinary environment. Whether you are helping care for hospitalised patients, maintaining high standards throughout the hospital, or supporting our veterinary team, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care every day.
Why Join Us?
As a Kennel Animal Care Assistant, you will become part of a caring and collaborative team that is passionate about animal welfare and clinical excellence. No two days are the same, and you will gain invaluable experience working alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a busy hospital setting. Full training will be provided, allowing you to develop your skills and confidence while making a genuine difference to our patients.
The Role
- Average 26.32 hours per week
- Rolling rota of 5 days on / 5 days off
- Includes weekends and Bank Holidays
- Shift hours: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Possible requirement to assist with overnight shifts
- Salary: £14,849 - £17,395 (26.32 hours per week) - dependent on age/ experience
- Full-time equivalent salary £21,156.44 - £24,783.91 based on 37.5 hours per week
What You’ll Be Doing
Working under the supervision of our veterinary team, you will be responsible for supporting the care and wellbeing of our hospitalised patients. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing care to in-patients
- General care, feeding, exercising, and administering oral medications
- Ensuring high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the practice
- Animal handling: assist with blood pressure monitoring, tube feeding, blood samples etc.
- Observation and monitoring of patients under direct supervision
About You
We’re looking for someone who is caring, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Previous experience handling and caring for animals
- Confidence working with both cats and dogs
- Ideally GCSEs including Maths and English to a C or above grade
- A flexible and positive approach to work
- Excellent attention to detail
- A genuine passion for animal welfare
This Role Would Suit Someone Who:
- Loves working with animals and supporting their recovery
- Is calm, compassionate and patient
- Enjoys a varied, hands-on role
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of care and cleanliness
Fair Recruitment and Equality
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.
Late Kennel Animal Care Assistant – Willows Veterinary Hospital in Hartford employer: Vetpartners Limited
At VetPartners, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring and supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our employees while delivering exceptional veterinary care. With over 8,000 dedicated professionals across the UK, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and opportunities for professional growth, all within a collaborative environment that values teamwork and integrity. Join us in York, where you can make a meaningful impact in a role that supports both our colleagues and the communities we serve.
