Animal Nursing Assistant

Animal Trust (UK); Wynyard; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) is seeking an experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our Teesside Hospital. You will be responsible for caring for hospitalised patients, aiding the clinical team, and maintaining clean, sterile environments to support our high standard of care.

You will greet clients, manage admissions and discharges, and help with stock and daily hygiene logs, within a busy veterinary setting that values compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Calm, compassionate and passionate about animal care.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Able to follow instructions and take ownership of delegated tasks.
• High attention to hygiene, safety and infection control.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day care of hospitalised patients (feeding, cleaning, comfort).
• Restrain animals safely during examinations, diagnostics and treatments.
• Support clinical team across varied caseloads.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Strong communication

Ability to follow instructions

Hygiene and infection control

Ownership of tasks

Compassionate patient care

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our team at our Teesside Hospital. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal welfare, confident in a clinical environment and committed to providing outstanding service in both front-of-house and back-of-house settings.

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 escalates appropriately
• 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

Rota

Average of 35hrs per week and 1:2 weekends

Holiday

5.6 Weeks (including Bank Holidays)