Night Animal Nursing Assistant

Animal Trust (UK); Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) in Hull is seeking a Night Animal Nursing Assistant to join the team and support the emergency OOH service. You will assist the veterinary team with hands-on care, feeding, walking and caring for inpatients, and help with lab work and theatre prep.

The role also includes reception duties and maintaining clinic cleanliness. This position offers a 4 on, 4 off rota with 35 hours weekly and a shift from 18:30 to 05:00.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring with a passion for animal welfare.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team with hands-on care, feeding, walking and caring for inpatients.
• Support nursing tasks including laboratory work and prepping theatre areas.
• Carry out reception duties and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Attention to detail

Prioritise tasks

Strong communication

Veterinary experience advantageous

Job description

We are seeking a Night Animal Nursing Assistant to join our Hull team.

Be part of something special. Help us bring affordable, round-the-clock

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.

As an Animal Nursing Assistant you'll play a crucial role in supporting the emergency OOH service. You'll assist the veterinary team by providing essential hands-on care, feeding, walking and caring for the inpatients. Support the nursing team with tasks such as laboratory work, and prepping of theatre areas. You will also be required to carry out reception work, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the clinic.

This role offers the right candidate a diverse range of responsibilities across all areas of our hospital, ensuring that no two shifts are the same. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of many pets during each shift.

About you:

• Compassionate and caring, with a passion for animal welfare
• Attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks to manage workload according to the needs of the service
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in a veterinary environment is advantageous but not necessary

Job Particulars:

Shift times: 18:30- 05:00hrs (30 minute unpaid lunch)

Average hours of 35hrs a week

Rota: 4 on, 4 off

Salary: £13.10p/h

Holidays: 5.6 weeks (including Bank Holidays)