About this role
Contract: Full time (Day and Night Shifts), Fixed Term Contract until June 2027 Salary: £27,973per annum Location: Grimsby animal hospital Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026 Interview date: w/c 26 October 2026 At Grimsby animal hospital, every day is different. As one of Blue Cross's veterinary hospitals, we provide essential treatment and support to pets and their owners, helping animals receive the care they need when they need it most. We're looking for an Animal Care Assistant to join our dedicated team on a fixed term contract. If you're passionate about animal welfare, enjoy working with people and thrive in a hands-on environment, this could be a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to pets and their owners every day. Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics play a vital role in providing veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets, particularly when their owners are unable to afford private veterinary fees. Our veterinary care services are available to pets whose owners receive certain means-tested benefits and live within the catchment area of one of our hospitals or clinics. As an Animal Care Assistant, you will work alongside our team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and fellow Animal Care Assistants to provide a high standard of care to the pets in our hospital. You'll support the day-to-day running of the hospital by carrying out essential animal care tasks, including feeding, cleaning, exercising and monitoring patients, while also assisting with veterinary treatments, surgical procedures and reception duties. You'll play an important role in ensuring pets receive excellent care throughout their stay and that clients receive a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental service. This role requires flexibility to provide night-shift cover during periods of team absence, occasionally at short notice. Approximately 25-35% of contracted hours are expected to be worked on night shifts, with all shifts scheduled within contracted hours.