Casual Animal Care Assistant

1 week 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.

We're looking for a casual Animal Care Assistant to help our amazing team as and when the need arises, for example, if a member of the team is on sickness leave or during peak periods.

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.

**What you'll be doing**
- Cleaning animal accommodation for cats and dogs 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 centres consulting Veterinary Surgeon
- Attending to the needs of the individual animals including providing exercise/socialisation and grooming for all animals within the care of the centre
- Communicating with members of the public, representing the RSPCA positively and professionally at all times.
- Working as part of a team with staff and volunteers
- Completing all relevant animal paperwork and updating the Centres computer database for all animals held on site

**You'll have...**

**Essential**
- Experience working with domestic animals and good animal handling skills
- Full manual driving licence
- Good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
- This is a zero hour contract, with no guaranteed minimum working hours. You will ideally be flexible in your availability to work, sometimes at short notice to cover staff sickness

**Desirable**
- Animal care qualification

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

**How to apply**

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team. Our contact details can be found using the link above.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £12.07 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0559

  • Experienced Part Time Animal Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Vet Partners Practices II Ltd Trading as Carisbrooke Vets Ltd Full time

    Vet Partners are looking for an Experienced Part Time Animal Care Assistant for their busy, expanding Practice. Vet Partners is a traditional mixed practice on the Isle of Wight. Due to an ever-increasing workload in our thriving set up we are looking for an additional part time animal care assistant to supplement our current team. Hours are part time, up to...

  • Part-Time Animal Care Assistant — Hands-On Vet Practice

    2 weeks ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Vet Partners Practices II Ltd Trading as Carisbrooke Vets Ltd Full time

    A veterinary practice in Newport is seeking an Experienced Part Time Animal Care Assistant to support their expanding team. This role involves up to 30 hours per week on a flexible shift rota with some weekend duties. Candidates must be proactive, flexible, and ready for hands-on work. Benefits include Healthshield, Life Insurance, and retail discounts....

  • Casual Kennel Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Newport City Council Full time

    **Job information** Post No. PE691.6 - Casual Kennel Assistant Newport City Dogs Home have a vacancy for a kennel assistants to work on a casual basis to cover staff absences and assist during busy times. You will be responsible for the general well-being of the dogs, dealing with members of the public and carrying out some administrative duties. **Our...

  • Casual Kitchen Assistant

    5 days ago

    Newport, United Kingdom The Celtic Collection Full time

    **JOB TITLE**- Casual Kitchen Assistant **DEPARTMENT** - Culinary **CONTRACT TYPE**: - Casual **RATE OF PAY** - £12.21 per hour - due to legal restrictions applicants must be over 18 **HOURS** - As and when required **LOCATION** - Newport, NP18 1HQ **ID**- REQ5655 **OVERVIEW -** Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our Kitchen...

  • Veterinary Surgeon

    5 days ago

    Newport, United Kingdom VC Evidensia UK Full time

    Summerhill Vets, Newport, Newport, WalesSummerhill Vets, Newport & Chepstow, South WalesSalary up to £75,000 DOEWelcome bonus up to £10,000Relocation allowance up to £8,000Shape Your Future with Summerhill VetsLooking for clinical freedom, true flexibility, and real career development? Summerhill Vets are currently undergoing a complete renovation and are...

  • Veterinary Surgeon

    1 day ago

    Newport, United Kingdom IVC Evidensia UK Full time

    Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia UK AlphaVets, Risca, Newport, Wales Salary up to £65,000 DOE Welcome bonus up to £1,500 Relocation allowance up to £1,500 Why AlphaVets? Shape your future with AlphaVets. We build an environment where you can thrive professionally and...

  • Animal Health Specialist

    1 day ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Frontier Agriculture Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Animal Health Specialist to join the Frontier team, based in our Market Drayton retail shop, on a permanent, full-time basis.As an Animal Health Specialist, you would play a key role in facilitating our business by building outstanding customer relationships, providing a comprehensive advisory service, and maximising...

  • Seasonal Kennel Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Chetwynd Firs Boarding Kennels & Cattery Full time

    Job Overview: **Duties**: - Provide daily care for animals including feeding, watering, and exercising - Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal living areas - Monitor the health and well-being of animals - Assist in grooming and bathing animals - Provide basic customer service to pet owners **Experience**: - Previous experience in animal care is...

  • Kennel Assistant

    1 week ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Cefn Y Crib Boarding Kennels Full time

    **Job description** **Responsibilities**: - Provide daily care for animals, including feeding and exercising. - Maintain cleanliness of kennels and common areas by performing regular cleaning tasks. - Monitor the health and behaviour of animals, reporting any concerns to the relevant managers. - Handle heavy lifting when managing larger animals or moving...

  • Care Assistant

    3 days ago

    Newport, United Kingdom Completely Care Full time

    Care Assistant Newport £11.80- £12.30per hour Flexible work hours available. Days and Nights. Temporary and Permanent work opportunities available. Are you looking for a career where no day is the same and you can make a real difference to the lives of older people? Yes? Then we want to hear from you. If you have a love and compassion for working with...