Weekend Veterinary Assistant — Part‑Time, 6‑Month Contract

Animal Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Animal Trust is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join our Teesside team on a 6-month contract. This part-time weekend role suits someone passionate about animal care and flexible weekend work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You'll support emergency cases, assist the veterinary team with hands-on care, and manage duties across inpatient wards, lab work, theatre prep, and reception while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• 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 service needs.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary team with hands-on care for inpatients and emergency cases.
• Provide feeding, walking and general welfare tasks for animals.
• Support nursing team with laboratory work and theatre prep.
• Carry out reception duties and maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the clinic.

Skills

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Job description

Animal Trust is seeking an Animal Nursing Assistant to join our Teesside team on a 6-month contract. This part-time weekend role suits someone passionate about animal care and flexible weekend work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You'll support emergency cases, assist the veterinary team with hands-on care, and manage duties across inpatient wards, lab work, theatre prep, and reception while maintaining high hygiene standards.