animal work Work, Jobs in northumberland (with Salaries)

Animal Care Assistant
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.04 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
3d
Egg collection role
R.Ord & Hens —Alnwick
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- Power tools
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Gardener/Groundskeeper
Northumberland Zoo —Morpeth
- £13.02 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Animal Compliance & Enforcement Officer
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,765 - £37,080 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3h
Canine Welfare Assistant WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday)
SHAK —Swarland
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Veterinary Receptionist
Vets for Pets —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Dog Walker
AT Dog Walking —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.00 - £22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- In-person
Quick apply
Marketing and Content Creator
Northumberland Zoo —Morpeth
- £30,700 - £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Marketing
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- Store discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Physical Security Manager
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
2d
Sales Assistant
Jollyes Pets —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £8.43 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
Quick apply
2d
Data Insights Product Analyst
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,765 - £37,080 a year
- Part-time
- Azure
- Data analysis skills
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Project Support Officer (ID4588)
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,350 a year
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
UKCIL —Choppington
- £14.67 an hour
- Monday to Friday
Registered Veterinary Nurse
IVC —Morpeth
- Up to £31,059 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
IVC —Alnwick
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
8d
Surveillance Information & Data Coordinator (ID4576)
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,765 - £41,375 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Senior Business Change Manager
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Part-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Senior Assistant Economist SEO
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £42,665 - £50,495 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Lead Software Developer
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £62,000 - £69,105 a year
- Part-time
- Azure
- AWS
- Presentation skills
6d
Veterinary Surgeon
Vets for Pets —Gateshead
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Employee discount
12d

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Animal Care Assistant

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£13.04 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Heavy lifting
Veterinary experience
Driving
Animal care
Communication skills

Full job description

Hours: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (normally between 8.00am and 6.00pm)
Contract: Includes weekend and bank holiday working

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and compassionate Animal Care Assistant to join our team. This role is central to maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare within the Shelter. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about animal care, able to work collaboratively, and flexible in responding to the evolving needs of a busy charity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Animal Welfare & Husbandry

Ensure the welfare needs of all animals are consistently met, including feeding, watering, cleaning, exercise, behaviour training and enrichment
Confidently clean animal accommodation and handle animals safely and appropriately
Monitor animals’ health and behaviour, reporting any concerns to management immediately

Hygiene & Environment

Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and biosecurity across all animal areas
Follow infection control and health and safety procedures at all times

Adoptions & Public Interaction

Support meetings with potential adopters and foster carers, introducing animals during socialisations
Clearly and confidently explain individual animals’ needs, behaviour, and care requirements
Assist visitors with general queries while on site

Volunteer Support

Help train, guide, and support volunteers in safe animal handling and welfare practices

Stock & Operations

Monitor stock levels of food, PPE, cleaning products, and animal care supplies, reporting shortages promptly
Receive, organise, and store deliveries such as food, litter, and cleaning materials (heavy lifting required)
Sort and organise donated items into appropriate storage areas

Transport & External Support

Transport animals to veterinary appointments in emergencies where required (driving licence preferred)

Team & Organisational Duties

Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, managing time and tasks efficiently
Implement new procedures and working practices as directed by management
Support the fundraising and marketing team when required, including assisting with animal photography and handling, and assisting with on and off site events

General

Undertake any other duties that may arise during employment, as required for the development and success of the Shelter

Person Specification

Essential

Genuine passion for animal welfare
Comfortable handling and working closely with dogs and cats
Ability to work in a physically demanding role
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Flexible, adaptable, and able to follow instructions
Good observational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

Previous experience in animal care or a kennel/cattery environment
Experience working with volunteers
Full UK driving licence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.04 per hour

Work Location: In person

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animal work jobs in northumberland

Animal Care Assistant

Egg collection role

Gardener/Groundskeeper

Animal Compliance & Enforcement Officer

Canine Welfare Assistant WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday)

Veterinary Receptionist

Dog Walker

Marketing and Content Creator

Physical Security Manager

Sales Assistant

Data Insights Product Analyst

Project Support Officer (ID4588)

Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Surveillance Information & Data Coordinator (ID4576)

Senior Business Change Manager

Senior Assistant Economist SEO

Lead Software Developer

Veterinary Surgeon

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