Animal Nursing Assistant

Animal Trust (UK); Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) in Hull is seeking an exceptional Animal Nursing Assistant to support hospital care for pets and their families. You will assist with daily patient care, prepare theatre spaces, and help the clinical team across a varied caseload in a brand-new, purpose-built hospital opening January 2027.

We value calm, compassionate care, strong communication, and a commitment to hygiene and infection control.

Qualifications

• Calm, compassionate presence with pets and clients.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.
• High attention to hygiene and infection control.
• Willingness to learn and work in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day care of hospitalised patients, including feeding, cleaning, and providing comfort
• Restrain animals safely and appropriately during examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Support the clinical team in providing care across a varied caseload
• Prepare theatre spaces and equipment for surgical procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and asepsis in surgical and prep areas throughout the day
• Clean and sterilise surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Liaise with external labs regarding samples
• Greet clients and assist with patient admissions and discharges
• Answer incoming calls and provide basic support or escalation
• Offer a calm and compassionate presence to clients during visits
• Accurately record patient information and communicate updates to the team
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas
• Follow infection control protocols, including isolation procedures as needed
• Complete daily cleaning tasks, equipment checks, and hygiene logs
• Assist with stock rotation and restocking of clinical consumables
• Experience working in a Veterinary environment is desirable

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Hygiene

Following instructions

Job description

Be part of something special. Help us bring affordable, round-the-clock veterinary care to Hull.

We are looking for an exceptional Animal Nursing Assistant who wants to make a real difference to pets and the people who love them?

We’re incredibly excited to be bringing Animal Trust to Hull, with our brand-new hospital opening on 11 January 2027. This is an exciting new chapter for Animal Trust as we expand into a new area, bringing our approach to accessible, affordable veterinary care to pets and their owners across Hull and the surrounding communities.

At Animal Trust, we’re a Community Interest Company with a clear purpose: putting pets before profit and ensuring pets can access the right care at the right time, without unnecessary financial barriers.

About animal Trust

Animal Trust stands out from other veterinary services. Firstly, we are a unique Community Interest Company, being the only veterinary CIC in the UK to date. Our primary focus isn't solely on maximising profits; instead, we are dedicated to delivering on our mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain our business in the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day care of hospitalised patients, including feeding, cleaning, and providing comfort
• Restrain animals safely and appropriately during examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Support the clinical team in providing care across a varied caseload

• Prepare theatre spaces and equipment for surgical procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and asepsis in surgical and prep areas throughout the day
• Clean and sterilise surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Run in-house diagnostic tests (e.g. blood samples) under supervision

• Liaise with external labs regarding samples
• Support in maintaining stock levels and replenishing clinical supplies

• Greet clients and assist with patient admissions and discharges
• Answer incoming calls and provide basic support or escalat

• Offer a calm and compassionate presence to clients during visits
• Accurately record patient information and communicate updates to the team

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas
• Follow infection control protocols, including isolation procedures as needed
• Complete daily cleaning tasks, equipment checks, and hygiene logs
• Assist with stock rotation and restocking of clinical consumables

About you:

• Calm, compassionate, with a passion for animal care
• Strong communication skills with both clients and colleagues
• Able to follow instructions and take ownership of delegated tasks
• Confident in relaying accurate information to team members and clients
• High attention to hygiene, safety, and infection control
• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care role (desirable but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and develop within a clinical setting

• Experience working in a Veterinary environment is desirable

Hours:

07:00-17:30hrs

Rota:

4 on 4 off rota, Average of 35hr week

Holiday:

5.6 Weeks (including Bank Holidays)