Veterinary Care Assistant (Out of hours)
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 175853 |
Summary
College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 175853
Salary: UofG Grade 3, £23,028 - £23,881 + 33% shift allowance for Out of Hours work.
This post is full time and open ended.
Are you a compassionate, motivated individual with a passion for animal care? Looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment — while earning a competitive salary with a 33% uplift?
The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is seeking Veterinary Care Assistants to join our dedicated Out of Hours team. Working alongside our experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, student vets nurses and fellow Care Assistants, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
What You’ll Do:
• Support critical and emergency patients across ICU, Wards, Theatre, and Treatment areas
• Carry out animal husbandry tasks, monitor patient wellbeing, assist with treatments and diagnostics
• Ensure clinical areas are clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times
• Be part of a tight-knit team delivering compassionate care during our busiest hours
What You’ll Need:
• Prior experience in animal care or the veterinary sector
• Confident handling skills with both dogs and cats
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team-focused environment
• Flexibility and a calm, compassionate approach to patient care
What You’ll Get in Return:
• 33% salary uplift for OOH work
• 41 days holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• 35-hour working week compressed to week on week off shift pattern
• Generous pension scheme
• 20% discount on veterinary services and products
• A supportive, dynamic working environment
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support and wellbeing app
• Exclusive staff discounts from high street retailers and more
Additional Information:
• This is an open-ended (permanent) role
• Includes participation in weekend and public holiday rotas with enhanced pay
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a difference in emergency and critical care, we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact Sharon Smith sharon.smith@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 5848
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-care-assistant-ooh
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 1st July 2025
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 175853
Salary: UofG Grade 3, £23,028 - £23,881 + 33% shift allowance for Out of Hours work.
This post is full time and open ended.
Are you a compassionate, motivated individual with a passion for animal care? Looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment — while earning a competitive salary with a 33% uplift?
The University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital is seeking Veterinary Care Assistants to join our dedicated Out of Hours team. Working alongside our experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, student vets nurses and fellow Care Assistants, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
What You’ll Do:
• Support critical and emergency patients across ICU, Wards, Theatre, and Treatment areas
• Carry out animal husbandry tasks, monitor patient wellbeing, assist with treatments and diagnostics
• Ensure clinical areas are clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times
• Be part of a tight-knit team delivering compassionate care during our busiest hours
What You’ll Need:
• Prior experience in animal care or the veterinary sector
• Confident handling skills with both dogs and cats
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team-focused environment
• Flexibility and a calm, compassionate approach to patient care
What You’ll Get in Return:
• 33% salary uplift for OOH work
• 41 days holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• 35-hour working week compressed to week on week off shift pattern
• Generous pension scheme
• 20% discount on veterinary services and products
• A supportive, dynamic working environment
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support and wellbeing app
• Exclusive staff discounts from high street retailers and more
Additional Information:
• This is an open-ended (permanent) role
• Includes participation in weekend and public holiday rotas with enhanced pay
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a difference in emergency and critical care, we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact Sharon Smith sharon.smith@glasgow.ac.uk 0141 330 5848
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-care-assistant-ooh
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 1st July 2025
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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