Animal Work, Jobs in Derby (with Salaries)

Receptionist/animal care assistant 12 month fixed contract
ASHFIELD HOUSE —Long Eaton
- £25,114.96 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Front desk
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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5d
Veterinary Receptionist
VetsforPets —Nottingham
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
23h
Bird Installer
Ecolab Inc. —Derby
- £27,270 - £30,000 a year
- Overtime
- Nursing home
- Sales
- Paid training
- Employee stock purchase plan
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Luke’s Leads —Derby
- £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Driving
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Store Colleague
Pets at Home —Nottingham
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Client Care Advisor
Vets for Pets —Lichfield
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
9d
Veterinary Receptionist
S.T.A.R Veterinary Clinic —Swadlincote
- £12.71 - £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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3d
Deputy Manager
Jollyes Pets —Derby
- £28,038 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Retail management
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Dog Walker and Pet Carer
Sue’s Dog Walking & Pet Care Ltd —Swadlincote
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- In-person
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Part Time Home Education Hub Lead
Bilingual Day Nursery & Pre-School LTD —Twycross
- Up to £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Cooking
- Working with children
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1d
Security Dog Handler
NVC Security —Derby
- £14 - £17 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- Communication skills
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Farm Keeper and Ride Operator
Wheelgate Park —Newark-on-Trent
- Part-time
- In-person
- Internship
- Hand tools
- Free parking
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RSPCA Cat Fosterer
RSPCA Nottingham & Notts Branch —Nottingham
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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11d
Experienced Dog Handler – Boarding & Daycare
Poplar paws dog boarding and daycare —Markfield
- £12.21 - £15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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Quality Assurance Administrator
Pet Blood Bank UK —Loughborough
- From £22,707.20 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
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9d
Head Client Care Advisor
IVC —Alfreton
- Up to £29,931.20 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Coach & Horses, Anstey
Marston's Pubs —Anstey
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Security Dog Handler
TEAM K9 SECURITY LTD —Nottingham
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
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HEI-PET Research Associate in Tyre Emissions - Transmission
Loughborough University —Loughborough
- £35,608 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
3d
HEI-PET Research Associate in Tyre Emissions - Generation
Loughborough University —Loughborough
- £35,608 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
4d

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Receptionist/animal care assistant 12 month fixed contract

ASHFIELD HOUSE -
Long Eaton

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£25,114.96 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Customer service
Veterinary experience
Animal handling
Front desk
Communication skills

Full job description

12 month Maternity Cover - Receptionist / Animal Care Assistant (ACA)
Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital – Long Eaton/Bramcote

Are you passionate about animal welfare and delivering exceptional client care? Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital is seeking a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Receptionist / Animal Care Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital is a well-established small animal veterinary hospital serving the Derby and Nottingham area for over 40 years, providing high-quality veterinary care with a strong focus on patient welfare and client service.

Position Details

Maternity cover for fixed 12 month period
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working Pattern: Average 8-hour shifts
Weekend Requirement: One in three Saturdays
Location: Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital, Long Eaton and Bramcote

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

Providing a warm and professional welcome to clients and their pets
Managing appointments and telephone enquiries
Handling client registrations, payments, and administrative tasks
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the reception area

Animal Care Assistant Duties

Assisting the veterinary and nursing teams with patient care
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital
Preparing and cleaning clinical areas, kennels, and equipment
Ensuring patients are comfortable and cared for during their stay
Supporting stock management and general hospital duties

About You

Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to remain calm and compassionate in a busy environment
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
A genuine passion for animal care and welfare
Previous reception, customer service, or veterinary practice experience is desirable but not essential
A positive team player with a flexible approach to work

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunity to work within a busy veterinary hospital alongside experienced veterinary professionals
Training and development opportunities
Staff benefits package

If you are looking for a rewarding role combining client care and hands-on animal care, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role

Pay: £25,114.96 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Long Eaton, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Animal handling: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Long Eaton, Derbyshire (required)

Work Location: In person

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