Animal Care Assistant

Animal Care Assistants play a vital role in ensuring the welfare of animals in a variety of settings, such as veterinary practices, animal shelters, kennels, catteries, and zoos. Their daily tasks include feeding, grooming, cleaning out enclosures, exercising animals, and monitoring their health and behaviour. They may also assist vets and veterinary nurses with treatments and procedures, as well as provide comfort and support to both animals and their owners. It is a hands-on, physically demanding job that requires patience, compassion, and a genuine love for animals. Entry to this career usually does not require formal qualifications, but experience with animals and a willingness to complete relevant training courses are highly beneficial.