Animal Care Assistant

Rspca; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to caring for abandoned and neglected animals at the RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre. As an Animal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing love and attention to over 150 animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and farm animals. This rewarding position involves a structured 35-hour work week with a rotating schedule, ensuring that every animal receives the care they deserve. If you are passionate about animal welfare and want to make a meaningful difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Job description

We are looking for a new Animal Care Assistant to join our team at the RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre near Middlesbrough.

The animals that come into our care at Great Ayton are identified by our Animal Rescue Officers and Inspectors as those most in need. Often abandoned, abused and neglected they all receive care, attention and love from the team. We look after cats, dogs, rabbits and other domestic animals as well as farm animals. At any one time we could be caring for over 150 animals!

Working hours: 35 per week (8.30am-4.30pm with a one hour lunch break), working a 4 week rolling roster which includes every other weekend and some bank holidays.

To find out more about life at the centre, you can visit our social media pages:

RSPCA Great Ayton Facebook

RSPCA Great Ayton Instagram

Are you ready to be part of our journey and make a difference?