Animal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom RSPCA Full time

Are you looking for your next animal care role?

We have an exciting opportunity available at the largest animal welfare charity in the UK as an Animal Care Assistant. Every year the RSPCA takes in and cares for thousands of animals, from pets to wildlife and everything in between

RSPCA Newport is a small centre that cares for various domestic animals such as dogs, cats and a selection of small furries like rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

As an Animal Care Assistant you will be providing care for all animals in the Centre whilst establishing positive and professional relationships with members of the public and your colleagues.

We are looking for a confident and friendly individual with a genuine interest in animal welfare and experience working in the animal care/welfare industry.

You'll have the skills to maintain computerised administrative records and the ability to adhere to important health and safety protocols at all times.

The work can be tough, both physically and emotionally, so you'll need to be compassionate and resilient. However, the work is extremely rewarding, and you'll be working with a friendly and dedicated team who we are extremely proud of

**Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...**
- Cleaning animal accommodation for all domestic species to the required standard set by the RSPCA.
- Preparing and providing food and water for all animals in the establishment.
- Performing regular health checks on all animals and giving medical treatments as prescribed by the centre's consulting Veterinary Surgeon.
- Implementation of behavioural modification programs for all species.
- Attending to the needs of the individual animals including providing exercise/socialisation and grooming for all animals within the care of the centre.
- Completing all relevant animal paperwork and updating the centre's computer data base for all animals held on site.

**What we are looking for in you...**

Essential
- Experience working with domestic animals and good animal handling skills.
- Good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable
- Animal care qualifications

**Our values**
- We are compassionate
- We are inspirational
- We are committed
- We are expert
- We act with integrity *

**Why work for the RSPCA?**

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

We offer a comprehensive **benefits package** that includes:

- 25 days annual leave on entry
- Additional day's leave at Christmas
- Generous pension scheme
- Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
- Access to a private healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Charity worker discounts

**How to apply**

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,838.00-£19,953.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/06/2023
Reference ID: 0611


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