9 Animal Handling jobs in the United Kingdom

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• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in using virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and CRM software.
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and the mission of the charity.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote environment.
• Experience in recruitment or training is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and motivate individuals.
• A reliable internet connection and a suitable home working environment.

Role:    Dispensing Assistant Pet Care Division

Location:    Bardon LE67

Salary:    £ 13,10 per hour plus extensive benefits

Contract type:    Permanent

Employment type:    Full time

Working hours:    40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00am -18:00pm

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.  Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.  We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

Candidates must hold a Level 2 NVQ Dispensing qualification to apply.

As a vital member of our pharmacy team, you will play a key role in supporting the daily preparation and dispensing of veterinary prescriptions. Your focus will be on ensuring medications are dispensed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This includes labelling prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment. You’ll be expected to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), consistently delivering work to the highest standards in line with our company objectives.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay   

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay   

Contributory pension 

Discounted insurance (Aviva)   

Employee discount site       

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme  

In-house mental health support       

Free onsite parking  

Health and wellbeing initiatives   

Social events throughout the year       

Cycle to work scheme 

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)   

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)   

Long service bonus 

Refer a friend bonus   

Blue light card   

Commitment to CPD/training   

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

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What you’ll be doing?

• Accurately dispense veterinary medications in line with company procedures and quality standards
• Ensure full compliance with legal, ethical, professional, and internal dispensary requirements
• Manage stock levels and support inventory control to maintain efficient operations
• Take ownership of prescription labelling and ensure accuracy at every stage
•  Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• Work with precision in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, and relaxed team culture
• Undertake SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training as part of your professional development

Who are we looking for?

• Someone with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to dispensing medication accurately and safely
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with pharmacists, customer service, and operations teams
• A proactive individual who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive, friendly workplace culture
• Someone who is IT literate, quick to learn new systems, and comfortable using Excel at an intermediate level
• A highly organised person who can prioritise tasks and manage their workload efficiently
• A professional who understands and adheres to legal, ethical, and company standards
• An ambitious candidate who is eager to learn, grow, and complete SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) training

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

Animal Care Assistant – Nightshift

£13.16ph plus benefits

Join the Team at Vets Now – Providing Exceptional Emergency Pet Care

Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1700 veterinary practices through 60 plus dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. Join our clinic team in Eastbourne and contribute to the vital emergency and critical care service we provide.

Key Responsibilities

As an Animal Care Assistant at Vets Now, you will play a crucial role in assisting our clinical teams with providing a comfortable and stress-free in-patient environment whilst negotiating busy shifts in an emergency clinic. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working under the guidance of Vet Nurses and Vet Surgeons.
• Handling patients for basic procedures and assisting with running diagnostic tests.
• Assisting in setting up and clearing down theatres for surgical procedures.
• Ensuring all in-patients have their basic husbandry needs attended to.

Rota Pattern

Week 1: Thursday 11pm-9am, Friday 11pm-9am

Week 2: Tuesday 11pm-9am, Wednesday 11pm-9am

Week 3: Saturday 11pm-8am, Sunday 7pm-9am

Plus, a share of bank holidays

What we offer

• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Cash Health Plan provided by Simply Health
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• £780 CPD allowance pro-rata
• 10 hours paid CPD hours annually pro-rata
• Family-friendly policies including sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Paid volunteering days
• Death in service of two times annual salary

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Working Days: Monday - Thursday 

The Forum School

The Forum School and Residential Home is a 52 week residential specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, sever learning difficulties, challenging behaviour and complex needs. The children and young people that attend our school range between the ages of 7 and 19 years.

The Job

The Animal Care Assistant is responsible for helping to provide an efficient and accessible animal Therapy service to support the smooth running and effective management of the establishment. The role is all about supporting and empowering all of our young people to achieve their personal best through working alongside our horses, within the animal environment. Providing appropriate physical and emotional support to ensure effective learning takes place, whilst maintaining a clean and safe environment are key competencies we are looking for. To support our young people both in school and in their homes as required to ensure a consistent approach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To contribute to making the animal care team effective. This involves supporting other members of the team and helping to build positive relationships. You must be willing to give and receive constructive feedback aimed at developing the quality of relationships and team performance.
• To work within the health and safety guidelines of the school.
• To support the Equine lead and Groom in order to maintain the health and wellbeing of the animals. This includes taking responsibility for the running of the yard when the equine lead is absent. As well as delivering student sessions.
• Liaise with the Equine Lead and Groom to ensure continuity of care for the animals during times of staff holiday or illness.
• General duties i.e. mucking out, feeding, grooming and animal first aid. To include caring for our small animals – guinea pigs and rabbits.
• Care and monitoring of tack and equipment including ensuring it is safe and fit to use as well as keeping it clean and tidy.
• General care of the animals with specific emphasis on helping our young people groom and complete stable management activities during the year.
• Support in the delivery of sessions by taking responsibility for working with groups or individuals in a range of situations with the guidance of the Equine lead.
• Assist with the preparation of resources for sessions. Help to plan individual programs for our young people, this includes group sessions, 1:1 sessions and staff sessions.
• Maintain students records as required, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained. Always ensuring that records are written to a legible, accurate, high standard at the end of the session.

The Cambian Group

The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We are looking for an Education Administrator to join our team who aligns with our ethos of believing that every child or young person has a personal best. Our work in the UK embraces many specialist services including adult mental health, acquired brain injury, children’s specialist education, children’s residential services and fostering services.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Apply by 29 September 2025

Department Veterinary Care Assistants

Fitzpatrick Referrals Halfway Lane, EashingGodalmingSurreyGU7 2QQGB

Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our veterinary care assistant team.

Working as part of a team of 7 in total, including veterinary care assistants, nurses and a vet, the night team is responsible for providing excellent care of our inpatients overnight.

You must be a committed person who will be dedicated to the care and welfare of our patients. Your ability to work independently, use initiative and communicate well within a team is of great importance, as well as a hard-working nature and confidence handling small animals.

Previous employment or voluntary work experience with small animals is essential, and previous experience with night work and an animal management certificate or similar is preferred.

We have one full-time role working 7 nights on, 7 nights off, Monday to Sunday. Shifts are 11 hours (8:30pm-7:30am).

We offer a salary of £13.01 per hour, a company pension scheme, life assurance and an award-winning employee assistance programme.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date.

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Contract: Temporary - 12 Months Maternity Cover 

Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Lufton College

Cambian Lufton College is a specialist residential education provider for 16 to 25 year olds with ASD, learning disabilities and complex behavioural and emotional needs. The college provides a 2-3 year pathway to prepare our students for adulthood, equipping them with the skills and qualities required to lead a fulfilled, independent and ambitious life.

Purpose and Summary of the Job

To support the delivery of the Landbased and Animal Care curriculums, by providing and leading enrichment sessions, in session support to engage and progress learning for students as a support for the Tutor/Teachers and 1-1 support to students throughout their educational day.

To provide additional support in the specified curriculum area, supporting the Tutors/Teachers with resources, session delivery and planning.

To provide practical support for the department, including assisting with animal care tasks such as feeding, preparing animal housing, performing health checks, and managing the physical environment and resources. This will involve weekend work, as part of a rota to cover animal care tasks during the weekend. This role is contracted permanently for 52 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist the Animal Care Technician with animal care tasks, and to support the ongoing maintenance of the animal care environment.
• To assistant with resources and maintenance of land-based areas as instructed.
• Show flexibility and differentiation when working across all ability levels, supporting all students to engage in learning opportunities.
• Ensure all students are working towards their agreed accreditations.
• Maintain effective partnerships with parent/carers to promote students’ learning and to provide information to parents about achievements and progress.
• Help produce quality displays around the college and ensure that they are updated regularly.
• Support students in a range of activities both on and off site.
• Provide support and care for the students throughout the educational day, as required and in line with support plans.
• Assisting with therapy programmes.
• Supervise and provide support for all students ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

The successful candidate would be required to work alternative weekends throughout the year as agreed with the Animal Care Technician and Tutor as part of your weekly working hours, with a reduced weekday timetable to provide necessary care to the animals, this would include tasks such as feeding, cleaning and medical support.

Requirements

No previous experience is necessary but a passion and commitment to gain the required skills, knowledge and experience is vital.

A qualification in Safeguarding and/or relevant qualifications e.g. Animal Husbandry are desirable as well as experience of working within a similar setting.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.