Animal care Work, Jobs in Rutherglen, Glg (with Salaries)

Animal Care Assistant
Scottish SPCA —Cardonald
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Care plans
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Weekend Animal Care Assistant
Scottish SPCA —Cardonald
- £24,784.50 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Care plans
14d
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- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Animal Care Assistant

Scottish SPCA -
Cardonald

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,784.50 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
Animal care
Animal welfare
IT
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

We are current looking for an Animal Care Assistant to join the team at the Glasgow Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre This centre offers rehabilitation and rehoming to domestic animals.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information.

Hours – 37.5 hours per week, 10 days in 14 to include weekend working on a rota basis
Salary – £24,784.50 per annum (FTE)
Contract Type – Permanent

About the Scottish SPCA

As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 185 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions.

What does an Animal Care Assistant do?

Our Animal Care Assistants are there to provide a safe environment for all animals whilst in the care of the animal rescue and rehoming centre and to help animals find loving new homes.

Working with many different types of animals, no day will ever look the same.

The role requires feeding and grooming the animals as well as clearing out their accommodation and ensuring each animal gets the appropriate exercise and socialisation they need.

Many of the animals in our care also need routine health checks completed including administering relevant medicines, and this is the role of the Animal Care Assistant to provide this action when required.

Overview of main duties and responsibilities

Assist with any treatments, medications, births and general care of all animals within the ARRC
Maintain and monitor accurate animal record following and updating each animal’s care plan as required
Attend to the welfare needs of all animals (food preparation/feeding routines, grooming & exercising)
Animal accommodation, isolation areas, pens, treatment rooms and exercise facilities are maintained to strict standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Handle enquiries from the general public and provide excellent customer service
Conduct educational tours of the centre
Assist with home checks for rehoming animals
Assist with the humane destruction of animals including carcass disposal in line with the Society’s policy of not putting healthy animals to sleep
Promote Scottish SPCA membership to the public where appropriate
Complete general administration duties
Provide key holder duties in case of sickness/emergency where applicable.

What makes a good Animal Care Assistant?

Practical experience working with animals
Experience working with the general public
Previous experience in a customer focussed environment
Excellent customer care and communication skills
Good attention to detail
Good IT skills
A commitment to animal welfare
Resilient and calm approach to the role
Ability to act with professional integrity
Flexible approach
Able to work well within a team
A willingness to work within group shift pattern

We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equine Welfare Member of the National Equine Welfare Council.

Scottish Charity No SC 006467

Details

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Cardonald

Office

Glasgow ARRC

Role

Animal Care Assistant

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