Job Description

Please note we don't accept applications via Indeed. To make an application, please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form.

We are excited to announce that we are looking a full-time night animal care assistant (ACA).

You will work alongside our existing night ACAs, supporting the nursing team with patient care and maintaining the hospital.

Duties are varied, and no two nights are the same! You will be helping to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the hospital, keeping ward areas stocked and clean, helping veterinary surgeons and nurses with patient care and procedures, and much more. Our ACAs are a vital part of keeping our hospital running and taking care of our patients.

You will need to be able to work well within a team, but also be able to manage your own time and work independently and will need to be able to communicate well with the rest of the team.

You do not need to have previous experience with working with animals, however it is desirable, and you will need to be confident and calm around them and be willing to learn animal handling and restraint techniques. An Animal Care qualification is not necessary, as we will support your development with training.

The shift pattern is 7 x 12hr night shifts, week on/week off.

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off

- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing

- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum - to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Cafe
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years' service)

Health

- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General

- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme - we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

Please note we don't accept applications via Indeed. To make an application, please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form.

Closing date for this role is: 6th January 2026
Interviews will be held: 15th January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,774.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/01/2026