Twilight Animal Nursing Assistant

Animal Trust (UK); Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) in Barnsley is seeking a Twilight Animal Nursing Assistant to support the emergency out-of-hours service. You will assist the veterinary team with caring for inpatients, feeding, walking, and helping with laboratory tasks and theatre prep.

Reception duties and maintaining clinic hygiene are also required. This role offers diverse responsibilities across our hospital, with the chance to make a meaningful impact on pets during each shift.

Qualifications

• Calm, compassionate approach to animal care.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a clinical setting.
• High attention to hygiene and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day care of hospitalised patients, including feeding and cleaning.
• Restrain animals safely during examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Prepare theatre spaces and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and asepsis in clinical areas and prep spaces.
• Greet clients and assist with admissions/discharges; answer calls as needed.
• Record patient information and communicate updates to the team.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Attention to hygiene

Job description

We are seeking a Twilight Animal Nursing Assistant to join our Barnsley team.

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 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 escalated 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
• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care role (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working in a Veterinary environment is desirable

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: 16:30-03:00hrs

Rota: 4 on 4 off rota, Average of 35hr week

Holiday: 5.6 Weeks (including Bank Holidays)