Job Info
- Job Identification 14358
- Location: Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, EH25 9RG, GB (100% On-campus)
- Organization: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh University Group
- Department: Veterinary Clinical Services
- Apply Before: 06/22/2026, 10:59 PM
- Contract Type: Open Ended – Permanent
- Job Schedule: Part time (10 hours/week on weekends)
- Grade: UE04
- Openings: 2
- Job Function: Animal Care
Job Description
Salary: £26,093.00 – £28,778.00 pro rata/per annum (based on a 35 hour work week)
Contract: Open ended – Permanent
Hours: Averaging 10 hours/week, working Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend
Shift times: 6am-5pm, with one hour unpaid lunch (TBC with successful candidate)
Number of posts: 2
The role:
Provide hands‑on, fast‑paced care for hospitalised patients over the weekends. Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and maintaining kennels to the highest hygiene standards
- Supporting infection control protocols
- Feeding and grooming inpatients
- Walking dogs and providing enrichment
- Assisting vets and nurses with procedures involving dogs, cats, and exotic species
- Managing laundry and general patient care duties
- Dedicated intermediate and intensive care wards support
Training & Support
A comprehensive 6–8 week training programme: shadowing team during weekday daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm) to build confidence and skills.
Benefits
- Staff discount for on‑site gym and exercise classes
- Free car parking with electric car charging points
- Two on‑site canteens
- Cycle to work scheme, on‑site bike lockers and showers available
EEO Statement
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Applications must be submitted by 22 June 2026.
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