Weekend Animal Care Assistant (Emergency Vet Clinic)

Vets Now; Stirling; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks annual leave pro rata

Birthday day off

Health plan

Staff discounts

CPD allowance

Paid CPD hours

Family-friendly policies

Pension contributions

Staff pet care discount

Volunteer days

Death in service

Job summary

Vets Now in Stirling is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Assistant to support our clinical teams in an emergency hospital environment. You will help maintain a comfortable in-patient area, assist with basic procedures, and ensure patients receive proper husbandry during busy shifts.

The role offers weekend-only hours: Saturday 14:00–22:00 and Sunday 16:00–00:00, with bank holidays on top, plus extensive staff benefits including annual leave, health plan, CPD allowance, and company discounts.

Responsibilities

• Working under the guidance of Vet Nurses and Vet Surgeons.
• Handling patients for basic procedures and assisting with running diagnostic tests.
• Assisting in setting up and clearing down theatres for surgical procedures.
• Ensuring all in-patients have their basic husbandry needs attended to.

Job description

Vets Now in Stirling is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Assistant to support our clinical teams in an emergency hospital environment. You will help maintain a comfortable in-patient area, assist with basic procedures, and ensure patients receive proper husbandry during busy shifts.

The role offers weekend-only hours: Saturday 14:00–22:00 and Sunday 16:00–00:00, with bank holidays on top, plus extensive staff benefits including annual leave, health plan, CPD allowance, and company discounts.