Animal care Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Animal Care Assistant
Scottish SPCA —Cardonald
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Care plans
14d
Weekend Animal Care Assistant
Scottish SPCA —Cardonald
- £24,784.50 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Care plans
14d
Garden Centre Assistant - Pet Department
Dunbar Garden Centre —Dunbar
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Vet Physio Assistant
Alba Veterinary Physiotherapy —Inverness West
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
Hoof Trimmer
Craigley Farms Ltd —Mid Galloway
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Power tools
- In-person
Quick apply
Dog Walker
Brodies k9 training —St. Andrews
- £400 - £700 a week
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Driving
- Store discount
- Flexitime
Quick apply
11d
General Farm Worker
Sypland Farms Ltd —Kirkcudbright
- From £35,000 a year
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Driving
Quick apply
Store Colleague
Pets at Home —Paisley
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Hill Shepherd
Floors Farming Partnership —Duns
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Kennel Assistant
Woodside Boarding Kennels —North Berwick
- From £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- English
Quick apply
11d
Farm worker
HQ3 Services —Edinburgh
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Dog Walker
Sociable Hounds Ltd —Edinburgh
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
10d
Fisheries Liaison Officer
Scottish Power —Edinburgh
- £45,400 - £56,750 a year
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Stables Assistant - Casual or Part Time
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle —Clashmore
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Veterinary Client Care & Referral Coordinator - Equine
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Head Dairy Herdsperson
David Jackson & Partners —Dumfries
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- AI
Quick apply
14d
Experienced Dairy Herdsperson
Castlerankine Partnership —Bonnybridge
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
Livestock Canvasser
ANM Group Ltd —Inverurie
- Full-time
- Driving
- Travel
- IT
Quick apply
Consultant / Senior Consultant – Plant and Animal Geneticist
AbacusBio —Edinburgh
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Travel
Quick apply
Tractor Person/Stockperson
Johnstone Rae Limited —Dumfries
- £24,420 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic maths
- Maintenance
Quick apply

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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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