Veterinary Assistant at Animal Sanctuary
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hillside Animal Sanctuary - Veterinary Unit Assistant
We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time Veterinary Unit Assistant, based at Frettenham.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in the veterinary care of sick, injured and retired animals at the sanctuary including, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and various small animals, including, rabbits, guinea-pigs, ferrets, poultry. Many of the animals have special requirements due to old age, poor health or mistreatment in the past.
Qualifications and Experience
Must possess experience of working with horses and small or large animals.
A current clean Full Driving Licence is essential, with experience of towing horse-boxes/trailers definite advantage
Possession of GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths desirable
Qualities/Skills
Must possess a genuine interest in animal welfare
Works effectively within a team environment
Understanding of Health and Safety.
Has a flexible and practical “hands-on” approach to work
Remains calm and in control when managing difficult situations
Eager to learn and willingly undertakes new tasks
Takes pride in work and ensures duties are carried out effectively within required time-frames, with minimum supervision
Excellent time-keeping and attendance to work
If you believe you can demonstrate the required skills and attributes then we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Assistant at Animal Sanctuary roles across Hillside Animal Sanctuary's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £27,065 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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