Jobs at the RVC | Animal Care https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=336&type=5 Latest job vacancies at RVC <![CDATA[Medicine Emergency & Critical Care Patient Care Assistant (CSS-0219-26)]]> https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CSS-0219-26 https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=CSS-0219-26 We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Patient Care Assistants complementing our busy wards teams. The successful candidate will be integral to our dynamic team of vets, nurses and students who work to a high standard with a passion for patient care. In this role you will predominantly work either across our Medicine wards or Emergency & Critical Care department.

This post would suit a friendly team player who is hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic. Previous experience in an animal care environment is essential, and an animal care qualification would be desirable, but it is not essential. The role will involve maintaining infection control standards, patient handling, basic patient assessments, walking, grooming and feeding. 

This position is full-time working 35 hours per week, Wednesday - Sunday, evening shifts (3pm-11pm).

Training and ongoing support will be provided.

We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:

  • Competitive and attractive pension package
  • Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
  • Access to free in-house CPD 
  • On site café and restaurant 
  • Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
  • A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

For further information, or for an informal chat, please contact Senior Oncology RVN, Rachel McCormack: rmccormack@rvc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Reporting Unit: Animal Care

Salary: £26,692 to £27,291 Per Annum Including London Weighting
Permanent / Full Time

]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Relief Milker (PPS-0213-26)]]> https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=PPS-0213-26 https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=PPS-0213-26 Relief Milking Opportunities - Casual workers

Do you have a passion for Cows?

Bolton's Park Farm are looking for 3 Relief Milking staff on a Casual basis to cover weekend rotas and holiday cover if available.

Experience preferred however this is not essential as training will be provided.

  • Basic Milking & Cattle handling
  • Yard Scraping with a Tractor
  • Ability to work as part of a team

If you are interested in this Casual Opportunity, please send CV and cover letter to Graeme Webster, Farm Manager: gwebster@rvc.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026

Reporting Unit: Animal Care

Salary: £15.19 per hour

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