Job Description

We have a RARE vacancy for an Animal Care Assistant at our Wimborne Hospital

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? We're looking for a caring, dependable

Animal Care Assistant

to support the wellbeing of animals in our hospital and drive our animal ambulance for patient transfers and client deliveries.

A Full Clean Driving Licence (UK manual) Is Essential

You will play a key role in transporting animals safely and compassionately between our branches and their homes. This is a crucial part of the job and requires confidence behind the wheel and a strong sense of responsibility.

What You'll Be Doing:

Feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals in our hospital Assisting nurses and vets with handling and restraining patients Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment Assisting with laundry, stocking supplies, and general upkeep Transferring patients, medications or equipment in the practice ambulance on a daily basis Setting up the consult rooms in the morning ready for vet and nurse consults to begin Morning x-ray set up and clearing x-ray plates Cleaning, packing and sterilizing surgical instruments, kits and gowns Checking and recording O2 canister levels - reordering if required Assisting nurses and vets restraining patients Cleaning out kennels and ensuring highest standards of cleanliness in wards Ensuring wards and consult room consumables are fully stocked on a daily basis Checking laundry and putting washing/tumble drying on and putting away Cleaning, setting up and rotating theatre ready for operations General cleaning around the practice alongside the wider team Assisting on reception when busy/short staffed Helping the nurses to recover anaesthetized patients post operatively

Who We're Looking For:

You hold a full, clean UK driving licence (manual essential) You have a genuine love of animals and a willingness to learn You are responsible, calm under pressure, and great with people You are comfortable with manual handling and cleaning duties You are reliable, punctual, and a team player You have previous experience working in an animal care setting
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 41.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

UK manual driving license (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ACA JULY2025