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Animal Care Assistant

🏢 Scottish SPCA · 📍 Edinburgh, Scotland · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-E176F283
Benchmark Compensation (Annual Base)
£21,663 - £21,663
£1,805 - £1,805 / mo
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity, is seeking to recruit an Animal Care Assistant for permanent employment at its Edinburgh Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre in Balerno.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the thousands of abused, abandoned and injured animals rescued by the Scottish SPCA each year.

Practical experience working with animals, a keen interest in animal welfare and excellent customer care skills are essential. Preferably candidates will also have a full UK manual driving licence and ideally an animal care qualification.

Hours are 8.30am to 4.45pm, working 10 days out of 14 on a rota basis to include weekends.

Please note that this position will require you to join the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme.

For further information relating to this position, please click on the job description.

CVs and covering letters will not be accepted.

Please note that applicants who do not meet the above criteria or provide the required information will not be considered.

Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Scottish Charity No SC 006467


Details

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Balerno, Edinburgh

Hours

37.5

Salary

£21,663

Closing Date

Sunday 5th February 2023

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