Animal Care Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Animal Care Assistant to join our friendly team of 4 vets, 2 RVNs, an SVN, 4 receptionists and a practice manager. We are committed to giving our patients and clients the highest standards of care, as well as providing a supportive working environment for each other. Our practice is purpose-built and located inside a busy Pets At Home store in the south side of Glasgow, close to a great selection of local amenities and well-placed for transport links into the city. Our surgery is equipped with theatre, digital x-ray, ultrasound and laboratory facilities, as well as 3 consulting rooms and separate dog, cat and isolation wards. Take a tour here to see more! You will provide support and assistance to the clinical team and help maintain the smooth running of the practice. Tasks will include patient handling and restraint, cleaning, preparing and maintaining the clinical environment, animal care and assisting with reception/phone duties as required. This is a part time role working 25 to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. No weekends or Out of Hours. If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.

• Candidates must have a qualification in Animal Care
• Confident with animal handling
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• You are calm and attentive
• You will bring enthusiasm and drive to your role.
• You are able to multi-task.
• Friendly and a team player.
• A willingness to help and support the clinical team.
  
  Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
  
  In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, pension and holiday allowance. The salary is up to £12 per hour, dependant on experience.