Animal Care Assistant
Job details
* Posting date: 04 April 2025
* Salary: £13.32 per hour
* Hours: Part time
* Closing date: 04 May 2025
* Location: DG1 3NE
* Remote working: On-site only
* Company: SRUC
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: REQ0256-62309
Summary
The Opportunity:
In this role you will undertake the care and welfare of a range of animals housed in the Animal Care Training Centre and associated areas during weekends and college holidays, paying particular attention to their welfare needs. This will include but is not limited to feeding, watering, grooming and cleaning. In addition to this you will be required to administer medication where required, maintain accurate animal records and communicate any issues arising.
The post-holder would ideally have some experience with horses and be able to help with duties on the yard, though this is not essential.
Minimum experience:
Applicants should have an interest in animals; a qualification in animal care would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Averages 8 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work a rota of weekends 9am to 1pm, Saturday & Sunday, and must be flexible to provide additional holiday cover during the week for staff holidays and unplanned leave as required.
Full details of the duties and requirements of this post are contained in the Job Particulars document which you must download and read before applying for this position.
Why work for SRUC?
* Generous annual leave
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted RAC Membership
* Generous family leave
* Flexible working patterns
* Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
* Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing "apply".
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SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy. SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter. SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046
Averages 8 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work a rota of weekends 9am to 1pm, Saturday & Sunday, and must be flexible to provide additional holiday cover during the week for staff holidays and unplanned leave as required. Full details of the duties and requirements of this post are contained in the Job Particulars document which you must download and read before applying for this position. Why work for SRUC?
* Generous annual leave
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted RAC Membership
* Generous family leave
* Flexible working patterns
* Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
* Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development