Essex County Council, Danbury, Essex, £32,852 – £38,649 pa. The Park Manager is responsible for all operational management responsibilities for Danbury Country Park, Cudmore Grove Country Park and Marsh Farm Country Park. Contribute to the development of …
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RSPCA – Animal Care Assistant (2805)
We’re on the lookout for 2 passionate Animal Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at the RSPCA Gonsal Farm Animal Centre. Every animal that comes through our gates has a story – most are abandoned, abused or neglected. From cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries to farm animals, we care for them all. On any given day, we can be looking after 150+ animals, each one getting the love, attention and rehabilitation they deserve. Shift pattern: 08:30–17:15, including some weekends. Twice a month you will be expected to work 8:15-17:15. Are you one of our kind? Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note: We believe in transparency and a stress-free experience. Here is a quick look at what you can expect. Application You’ll be asked a few targeted questions designed to help us understand your experience, unique skills, and future potential. This is your first chance to stand out! Panel Interview Site Visit If your application hits the mark, we’ll invite you to meet us in person. You’ll sit down with the Hiring Manager and another member of the team for a competency based interview and a tour of the site. We’ll also be asking some scenario based questions on animal handling and would welcome your thoughts and discussion on the content. This stage is designed for you to: Explore the Role: Get a feel for the team culture and the real-world impact you’ll be making. Demonstrate Your Strengths: Show us how you work in a supportive, relaxed environment.
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Park Manager – Danbury, Cudmore Grove & Marsh Farm Country Parks with Essex County Council
<p>Permanent, Full Time</p>
<p>£32,852 – £38,649 per annum</p>
<p>Location: Danbury</p>
<p>At Essex County Council we’re already making plans to ensure our long-term economic recovery. We’re taking this opportunity to create a greener, more productive and fairer economy that is stronger and more resilient than ever before.</p>
<p>The Park Manager is responsible for all operational management responsibilities for Danbury Country Park, Cudmore Grove Country Park and Marsh Farm Country Park.</p> -
Veterinary Surgeons – London
Veterinary Surgeons – London
Application Deadline: 17 May 2026
Department: Veterinary Services
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Compensation: £41,080 – £55,640 / year
Description
Contract: Permanent, full time40 hours p/week over 5 daysSalary: £41,080 – £55,640 per annum plus £3,954 London Weighting AllowanceLocation: Working across two London sites – SW19 1BD (Merton) / W6 0RQ (Hammersmith)Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received
We believe veterinary care should reach those who need it most – regardless of circumstance. As a Veterinary Surgeon with us, you won’t just be practicing medicine; you’ll be making a meaningful impact on vulnerable animals and the people that depend on them.More about the role
Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross are exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases, enabling rapid development of skills and confidence in general practice.We have two full time positions available with the shift pattern being mostly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, allowing for an excellent work-life pattern. You will be a part of the evening and weekend rota, which is shared between vets based across our Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith sites resulting in about 1 evening shift a month and 1 weekend day shift (compensated by time in lieu) every 6 weeks.About the hospitalThe range of work our teams carry out goes above and beyond what is offered in first opinion private practice, and we offer a high-quality working environment with facilities including digital X-Ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors and infusion pumps. Many of our vets hold certificates or have special interests and are more than happy to share their knowledge and help you develop your clinical skills.We hold regular clinical governance discussions and have developed an award-winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non-judgmental environment.About you
We’re looking for a pragmatic and competent Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a team environment. You’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to our patients and their owners.
With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you’ll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:- Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience
- Sole charge experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to demonstrate understand and application of our Blue Cross values.
If you’re looking to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience and make a real difference.
How to applyClick the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.Our generous benefits package includes:- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the ‘why work for us’ page on our website. -
Hospital Driver – Victoria Animal Hospital
Hospital Driver – Victoria Animal Hospital
Application Deadline: 10 May 2026
Department: Veterinary Services
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Victoria animal hospital
Reporting To: Deputy Hospital Manager
Compensation: £31,927 / year
Description
Contract: Permanent, full time (Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm)Salary: £27,973 per annum (plus £3,954 for London Weighting Allowance)Location: Victoria Animal Hospital, with travel across London (and further afield on occasion)Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026We are looking for a confident driver who knows their way around London, to join our Veterinary Team as a Veterinary Hospital Driver! You will play a crucial role by providing essential transport services in one of our Blue Cross ambulances!More about the role
Our Hospital Drivers provide a pet transport service by collecting and returning sick and injured pets for owners who are unable to bring them to the hospitals themselves through illness, age or disability. You don’t have to have any professional experience of animal handling as basic training will be provided but personal experience of caring for animals would be advantageous.In the role, you are responsible for booking appointments for approved clients using our booking framework and planning your route accordingly. This role covers inter-hospital transfers across our other sites in London, but you will also be expected transport animals to and from our rehoming centres such as Burford and Southampton.You will need to ensure regular vehicle checks before travelling to ensure yours and the animals safety when travelling. There are regular cleaning schedules to follow and you will also organise any vehicle maintenance as required.We have a hospital driver email which you will be a part of so you will use this email inbox to manage booking appointments for approved clients and communicating the application process to new, potential clients. You will also process payments for appointments and procedures which involves cash handling and reconciliation.You may also be required to provide reception support, which can include greeting visitors and clients, answering and directing phone calls, handling enquiries via email and maintaining a welcoming front desk area. Full training will be provided to ensure you feel confident in carrying out these tasks.About you
Our Hospital Drivers play a huge part of helping our clients and their beloved pets so being kind, courteous and understanding really matters in this role.This role would suit a comfortable driver who can keep on top of paperwork such as journey records and mileage. No experience in this role is necessary however a full UK driving licence is essential.
Your days will be varied, working with different teams in different counties so being a good communicator is the key to success as a Veterinary Hospital Driver.While you’ll often be out and about working independently, you’ll never be on your own as you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that always puts the animals we care for, and the people who love them at the heart of everything we do.Knowledge, skills, and experience:- Valid, full UK driving licence
- Customer-facing experience
- Experience caring for or handling animals
How to applyClick the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.Our generous benefits package includes:- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the ‘why work for us’ page on our website. -
Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist
Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist
Application Deadline: 6 May 2026
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time
Location: Darlington
Compensation: £27,851 per year, plus benefits (£30,946 FTE)
Description
We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee our rehabilitation facilities, providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support dogs’ recovery and wellbeing while enhancing their kennel environment.Please note, this is a part time role working 33.75 hours per week.
What does this role do?
As a Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist you will:- Manage the rehabilitation suite and associated facilities, delivering tailored exercise and therapy programmes while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment.
- Work closely with vets, welfare, and behaviour teams to assess dogs’ clinical and mental health, provide case updates, and contribute to welfare reviews.
- Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, patient records, stock, invoices, and providing pre- and post-adoption support to adopters.
- Supervise and support staff in the rehabilitation facility, ensuring health and safety compliance, and stay up to date with professional training and best practices.
Could this be you?
You will hold relevant canine hydrotherapy and physiotherapy qualifications with hands-on experience, able to work independently and supervise others. You will have strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills, a good understanding of dog welfare, and the resilience, fitness, and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.What does this team do?
The Rehoming department is responsible for helping as many dogs as possible find their forever homes, whether they are cared for in our network of Rehoming Centres, in a foster home or by their current owner using the Home Stay scheme. We strive to achieve excellence in our rehoming processes and to ensure the highest standards of veterinary and behaviour care through our highly skilled teams.Interviews are provisionally booked for 19/05/2026 at Darlington RC
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Certification Officer – Farming and Growing
Soil Association, Bristol (hybrid working), £28,800 – £30,800 pa. We are looking for a passionate and professional individual to join our Farming and Growing team as a Certification Officer. The role will require you to support with the delivery of our organic …
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Dog Welfare Assistant
Dog Welfare Assistant
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Darlington
Compensation: £25,250 per year, plus benefits
Description
Have you always had an itch to scratch when it comes to helping dogs? We’re looking for someone with a commitment to animal welfare to join the team in our busy rehoming centre.
Dog Welfare Assistants are the backbone of our centres, as they care for our four-legged friends every day. We’re looking for someone who can provide our dogs with the highest level of care and enrichment, as they prepare for their forever home.What does this role do?
As Dog Welfare Assistant, you’ll:- provide daily care to the dogs in the rehoming centre, working to Dogs Trust’s code of practice and Health and Safety guidelines,
- educate potential new owners and the general public on the care and welfare of their dogs,
- deliver excellent customer service to all visitors to the centre.
Could this be you?
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to show empathy to both people and animals. A strong team player, you’ll have lots of energy and a positive upbeat attitude. Experienced in working with or handling dogs, you’ll be knowledgeable in basic behaviour and health issues and, above all, be committed to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust. A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.What does this team do?
Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust, and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.Interviews for this role will provisionally be held on 07/05/2026
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Farming Communications Officer
Soil Association, Bristol (hybrid working), £15,960 – £17,160 pa (£26,600 – £28,600 FTE). This role will work within the farming comms team to capture the stories of farmers and growers in our network who are leading the way and help them inspire and equip others to do the same. We need to …
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Warden
RSPB, Farnham, Surrey, £30,977 – £33,073 pa. The RSPB is looking for a warden to lead the reserve team on our heathland nature reserves in Surrey and Hampshire; Farnham Heath, Hazeley Heath and Blackbushe Airport. We acquired Farnham Heath in …
