14359 - Animal Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,093.00 to £28,778.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14359 |
Summary
UE04: £26,093.00 - 28,778.00 pro rata/per annum (based on a 35 hour work week)
CMVM / Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies.
Open ended contract - Permanent.
15 hours/week, working Wednesday and Thursday each week
Shifts are 8.30am-5pm, with one hour unpaid lunch (TBC with successful candidate)
The Opportunity:
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
Technical Clinical Services
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Technical Clinical Services, we support the University’s clinical, research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
The role:
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 as part of our team.
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.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that plays a vital role in the care of our hospitalised patients during our core operational hours. You’ll be involved in a variety of essential tasks, including:
Cleaning and maintaining kennels to the highest hygiene standards
Supporting 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
CMVM / Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies.
Open ended contract - Permanent.
15 hours/week, working Wednesday and Thursday each week
Shifts are 8.30am-5pm, with one hour unpaid lunch (TBC with successful candidate)
The Opportunity:
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
Technical Clinical Services
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Technical Clinical Services, we support the University’s clinical, research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
The role:
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 as part of our team.
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.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that plays a vital role in the care of our hospitalised patients during our core operational hours. You’ll be involved in a variety of essential tasks, including:
Cleaning and maintaining kennels to the highest hygiene standards
Supporting 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