Compassionate Veterinary Nursing Assistant - Hull Clinic

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

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.