Job Description

Job Category: Technical
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UE04 26,093-28,778 pro rata per annum (based on a 35 hour week)
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals
35 hours/week plus 2.5 hours/week of contractual overtime which is paid above salary
Open ended contract
Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm shift time (TBC with successful candidate)
Are you passionate about animal care and ready to make a real difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a leading veterinary and teaching hospital, where your work directly supports the health and wellbeing of a wide range of animals.
The Opportunity:
We're proud of our dynamic and compassionate team of vets, nurses, and assistants-all united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Now, we're looking for someone equally dedicated to join our Animal Care Team.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that plays a vital role in the care of our hospitalised patients. You'll be involved in a variety of essential tasks, including:

• Cleaning and maintaining kennels, wards and clinical areas to the highest hygiene standards
• Supporting hospital's infection control protocols
• Feeding and grooming inpatients
• Walking dogs and providing enrichment
• Assisting vets and nurses with procedures involving dogs, cats, and exotic species
• Managing laundry and general patient care duties

Training & Support
We offer a comprehensive 6-8 week training programme to help you settle into the role. You'll normally shadow our friendly and experienced team during standard daytime hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) to build your confidence and skills. Any hours worked beyond your contracted time during training will be paid as overtime.
Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is essential.

Ability to work alone as well as part of a team is essential.
Excellent communication skills are essential to this role.
Full, clean driving licence is essential.
HfSA Staff benefits include:
Staff discount for pet treatment.
Amazing onsite perks:
Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classes
Free car parking with electric car charging points
Two on site canteens.
Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available.
Additional shift cover opportunities are available, accruing paid overtime for additional hours worked.
Holiday entitlement of 36 days + 4 days public holiday per annum for full time staff (pro rata).
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18 February 2026.
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About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About the Team:
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The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services.
We represent one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Education
The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice.
The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation.
The School's position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa.
Research Impact
In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society.
Community
The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.

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