Twilight Animal Care Assistant
Specialist Referrals – Small Animal Orthopaedics & Neurology
Location: Movement Referrals, Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3GH
Hours: Part-time, 6pm–11pm, Monday to Friday (week on / week off rota)
Salary: £ 28,635 per annum pro rata (£8,948.44 for 25 hours every other week) with salary review at the end of your six months’ probation
About the Role
At Movement Referrals, we're passionate about delivering exceptional care to pets and outstanding service to their owners and referring veterinary practices. As an independent veterinary referral centre specialising in Orthopaedics and Neurology, we're proud to be led by an experienced team of Specialists, supported by dedicated receptionists, nurses, ACAs, Specialist and Advanced Practitioner vets.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Twilight Animal Care Assistant to support our on-duty night nurse and ensure the smooth handover of patient care and theatre duties. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and would like to develop their experience within a busy referral practice.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to (training provided):
· Supporting the on-duty night nurse with inpatient care
· Completing daily hospital set-up and shut-down tasks
· Exercising and providing enrichment for inpatients
· Grooming and maintaining patient comfort and hygiene
· Monitoring and recording vital signs (TPR, MM, CRT)
· Administering oral and topical medications as directed
· Handling and restraining patients, following cat-friendly policies
· Completing laundry and maintaining cleanliness throughout clinical areas
· Assisting with theatre duties, including cleaning, sterilisation, and maintaining asepsis
· Maintaining and restocking consumables
· Ensuring equipment and clinical areas are clean and well-maintained
· Supporting colleagues and fulfilling rota obligations (including holiday/sickness cover)
Essential Criteria
· Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a veterinary practice
· Confident handling animals and managing data confidentially
· Calm under pressure with great attention to detail
· Able to work independently and as part of a busy team
· Commitment to maintaining a clean, organised environment
· Positive, proactive attitude
Desirable Criteria
· Flexibility to assist other departments when needed
· Experience in customer-facing roles
· Knowledge of veterinary administration duties
Salary & Benefits
· Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
· Free on-site parking
· Staff discount
· Sick Pay
· Supportive, specialist-led working environment
Schedule
· Part-time: 25 hours every other week
· Monday to Friday (with potential for weekend rota development)
Number of position available: 1
Start Date: immediately
Applicants must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter expressing your interest to:
Laura Linck – [email protected] & Monique Jones – [email protected]
Pay: From £28,635.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
