10 Animal Caretaker jobs in the United Kingdom

Type: Casual HoursSalary: £14.06 per hourClosing Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025

We have exciting opportunities for Animal Care Technicians to join the team based in Brooksby.  

Working in these roles you will maintain a high standard of animal husbandry and contribute to the curriculum needs of the Animal Care department. 

Working alongside a team of hard working and dedicated unit staff these roles will also include interaction with students on a practical basis. Working with a wide variety of animal species these jobs require applicants with broad animal experience. The jobs are an exciting opportunity for candidates to support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities. 

The job is an exciting opportunity for somebody to support the growth and development of the College’s practical Animal Care facilities. In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. 

You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. 

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are current under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Additional annual leave available
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities 

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. 

Level 3 Animal Management Tutors

Location: Dover
Contract Type: 3 days a week 8.25am to 16.45pm Weds to Fri and potentially biweekly on a Tuesday for the staff team meeting

Some planning has been completed by the current tutor who will be going on maternity in the next month, PPA/marking time will be given within the timetable.

We work with independent specialist colleges in rural Kent who support young people aged 6-19 who have special educational needs or have been out of education. Set in a countryside location, they blend classroom learning with practical outdoor activities to build confidence and real-world skills. Students study qualifications in English, maths, preparation for adulthood and vocational subjects such as animal care, catering and land-based industries. With a strong focus on inclusion, they foster equal opportunities, value every learner, and work closely with parents and carers.

Salary: Pay to scale - MPS / UPS

Are you passionate about animal care and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of animal management professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Animal Management Tutor to join our dynamic team. You will teach both Level 3 Animal Management (Year 2) and Level 2 Animal Care learners, helping them gain the skills and knowledge to excel in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured sessions in line with the curriculum, schemes of work, and provision plans.

• Coordinate and oversee work-experience placements for Level 2 and Level 3 students, working closely with the industry placement coordinator.

• Assess, monitor, record, and report on student progress and achievements, ensuring accurate and productive use of assessment.

• Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse strengths and needs of students, inspiring and challenging them to achieve their best.

• Prepare students for internal and external assessments and promote excellent outcomes.

• Demonstrate up-to-date subject and curriculum knowledge, incorporating the latest industry developments.

• Lead by example, maintaining the highest professional and personal standards while modelling best practice in animal care.

Qualifications & Training

• A relevant qualification in Animal Care, Agriculture, or a related field (minimum Level 3)

• Evidence of recent professional development relevant to the role.

Desirable Experience

• Teaching or tutoring experience in an educational or training environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, including those with Special Educational Needs

• Involvement in planning and delivering learning activities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-motivated approach.

• Ability to create a positive, student-focused learning environment and provide high-quality support.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students and colleagues.

• Understanding of diverse student needs and strategies to adapt and deliver support accordingly.

• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, including the use of technology to support learning.

• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.

• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and the ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

• Excellent communication skills, including active listening and clear verbal delivery.

• A collaborative team player who is flexible and adaptable in daily routines.

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**BTEC Tech Awards - from 2022 Teaching (Reformed Specification)**
Examiner will mark candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Examiners in the following areas:
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified.
**Experience/Qualifications needed**
+ You will hold a minimum of one year's full time teaching experience of the relevant subject.
+ You will have a degree or equivalent.
+ You will be a qualified teacher.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
**About Pearson**
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Moderators in the following areas;
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Overview of the role**
Moderators are responsible for moderating centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and the awarding organisation's procedures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Attend standardisation meetings. Moderators will not be permitted to carry out moderation if they fail to attend the appropriate standardisation meeting/s. Moderators must not moderate any candidate work before the standardisation meetings.
2. Moderate centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and our procedures.
3. Send any centre requests for special consideration to Pearson. Send any other JCQ documentation from centres to Pearson.
4. Maintain regular contact with their Team Leader as appropriate, raising issues as they arise.
5. Ensure all Moderator marks and E9 Moderator reports are submitted on the system by specified deadlines. All E9 moderator reports must be at the standard specified in the standardisation meeting.
6. Keep all records relating to their moderator role for one year after the examination series.
**Experience/ Qualifications needed:**
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Are you good with dogs?

We are supporting this expanding Company in finding a new Kennel Assistant.  This position will be working from Baldock.  However the company specialises in the picking up of stray dogs across the Home Councties.  This part-time, temp-to-perm position offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of stray and unwanted dogs. This role offers £12.60ph

Working one week - Saturday, Sunday, Monday and the following week Monday Tuesday Wednesday - on a rotational basis.  

This is a hands-on, varied position that includes:

• Maintenance and cleanliness of the kennel facilities
• Taking dogs to and from the vets 
• Temperament testing and behaviour assessments
• Administering treatments and monitoring animal welfare
• Working with partner organisations to rehome suitable dogs
• Supporting animal handlers and liaising with veterinary services
• Accurately maintaining records and documentation

What We’re Looking For as a Kennel Worker:

We are seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in kennel management and animal husbandry
• Excellent handling skills , a calm approach, and canine first aid experience
• A caring and sympathetic attitude to the animals in our care
• Confidence in temperament testing (training will be provided)
• Team spirit and the ability to support others in the unit
• Competency with IT systems and strong attention to detail
• Animal care qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Driving licence is a MUST - you will have had your full driving licence for a minimum of 2 years and be over the age of 22 for insurance purposes.  Company van will be provided when driving is necessary.

If you have what it takes, then please apply via this advertisement NOW!

Are you good with dogs?

We are supporting this expanding Company in finding a new Kennel Assistant.  This position will be working from Baldock.  However the company specialises in the picking up of stray dogs across the Home Councties.  This part-time, temp-to-perm position offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of stray and unwanted dogs. This role offers £12.60ph

Working one week - Saturday, Sunday, Monday and the following week Monday Tuesday Wednesday - on a rotational basis.  

This is a hands-on, varied position that includes:

• Maintenance and cleanliness of the kennel facilities
• Taking dogs to and from the vets 
• Temperament testing and behaviour assessments
• Administering treatments and monitoring animal welfare
• Working with partner organisations to rehome suitable dogs
• Supporting animal handlers and liaising with veterinary services
• Accurately maintaining records and documentation

What We’re Looking For as a Kennel Worker:

We are seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in kennel management and animal husbandry
• Excellent handling skills , a calm approach, and canine first aid experience
• A caring and sympathetic attitude to the animals in our care
• Confidence in temperament testing (training will be provided)
• Team spirit and the ability to support others in the unit
• Competency with IT systems and strong attention to detail
• Animal care qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Driving licence is a MUST - you will have had your full driving licence for a minimum of 2 years and be over the age of 22 for insurance purposes.  Company van will be provided when driving is necessary.

If you have what it takes, then please apply via this advertisement NOW!

I have a lovely independant practice looking for an experienced VCA full time.

Must have at least 1-2 years previsous experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Animal Care:

  • Feeding, watering, and ensuring animals have access to fresh food and water.
  • Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, cages, and kennels.
  • Grooming and exercising animals.
  • Monitoring animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.

• Assisting with Treatments and Procedures:

  • Preparing equipment and treatment rooms.
  • Assisting with basic treatments, such as administering medications (under supervision).
  • Restraining animals for examinations and procedures.
  • Monitoring animals during and after procedures.

• General Practice Support:

  • Maintaining a clean and organized practice environment.
  • Handling and transporting animals safely.
  • Some VCAs may also assist with reception or administrative tasks.

• Specific Duties for Inpatients:

  • Exercising, grooming, and feeding hospitalized animals.
  • Monitoring and providing supportive care to inpatients.
  • Preparing the operating theatre and relevant equipmen

I have a lovely independant practice looking for an experienced VCA full time.

Must have at least 1-2 years previsous experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Animal Care:

  • Feeding, watering, and ensuring animals have access to fresh food and water.
  • Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, cages, and kennels.
  • Grooming and exercising animals.
  • Monitoring animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.

• Assisting with Treatments and Procedures:

  • Preparing equipment and treatment rooms.
  • Assisting with basic treatments, such as administering medications (under supervision).
  • Restraining animals for examinations and procedures.
  • Monitoring animals during and after procedures.

• General Practice Support:

  • Maintaining a clean and organized practice environment.
  • Handling and transporting animals safely.
  • Some VCAs may also assist with reception or administrative tasks.

• Specific Duties for Inpatients:

  • Exercising, grooming, and feeding hospitalized animals.
  • Monitoring and providing supportive care to inpatients.
  • Preparing the operating theatre and relevant equipmen

**Position Snapshot**
**Nestlé Purina Pet Care**
**Specialist Veterinary Nutrition Partner Assistant - Temporary 3 month fixed term contract. Immediate Start**
**Location: Gatwick - Hybrid working approx. 1-2 days per week in our office**
**Salary: £26K - £30K pro rata depending on experience + potential bonus + other fantastic benefits**
_Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business._
_At Nestlé, we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you._
**Position Summary**
At Nestlé PURINA Pet Care, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier, and longer lives because we're pet owners too. As a world leading company in pet care and nutrition, Nestlé PURINA has been helping pets live healthy, happy lives for over 85 years. We are proud to produce many household brands, as well as a strong Pet Specialist & Vet recommended portfolio in PRO PLAN & PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS trusted and bought by millions of pet owners. We believe that pets and people are better together which is why our employees can bring their dogs to work at our Gatwick and Sudbury sites.
We're offering a fantastic short-term opportunity to support our dynamic veterinary field team as a **Veterinary Nutrition Partner Assistant** as we trial new projects within our team for 3 months.
**A day in the life of a Veterinary Nutrition Partner Assistant .**
As a **Veterinary Nutrition Partner Assistant** , you'll play a key role in supporting our field team with essential administrative and operational tasks, including:
+ **Data analysis** to support strategic decision-making
+ **Field call planning** and identifying target clinics
+ **Managing CPD certification** records
+ **Handling email communications** and follow-ups
+ **Ordering point-of-sale materials** for key campaigns
+ **Distributing toolkits and project updates** to the team
**What will make you successful?**
+ Strong organisational and communication skills
+ Comfortable working with data and digital tools
+ Proactive, detail-oriented, and a team player
+ Interest in veterinary or animal nutrition is a plus!
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment while contributing to meaningful work in the veterinary sector.
**What you need to know**
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays plus flex leave and a real focus on personal development and growth.
Job advert closing date 08/10/2025
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)
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