Compassionate Vet Care Assistant — Hospital Ward

Animal Trust (UK); Barnsley; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Animal Trust (UK) in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our hospital team. You will support day-to-day care of hospitalised patients, assist with admissions and discharges, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The role covers front-of-house and back-of-house duties in a busy clinical setting, with a 4-on-4-off rota and a 35-hour average week.

Formación

• Calm, compassionate, with a passion for animal care.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Able to follow instructions and take ownership of delegated tasks.
• High attention to hygiene, safety, and infection control.
• Experience in a veterinary or animal care role is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Assist with stock rotation and restocking of clinical consumables.
• Greet clients and assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Answer incoming calls and provide basic support or elevate 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.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Communication

Hygiene & infection control

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Animal Trust (UK) in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our hospital team. You will support day-to-day care of hospitalised patients, assist with admissions and discharges, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The role covers front-of-house and back-of-house duties in a busy clinical setting, with a 4-on-4-off rota and a 35-hour average week.