Donor Assistant – South West (Part‑time)

About the role

Join Pet Blood Bank UK as a Donor Assistant, supporting life‑saving blood collection sessions for dogs across the South‑West. This part‑time role involves working on weekends at various venues, helping donors and their owners have a smooth and positive experience.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Nurse with health checks, blood collection and post‑donation care.
• Hold donors safely during the donation process and monitor them throughout.
• Run blood tests, complete paperwork and reset the donation room for the next donor.
• Build rapport with donors and owners, ensuring a friendly and supportive environment.
• Maintain good relationships with host venues and communicate with regional staff.
• Attend events to promote the charity and recruit new donors or volunteers.

Required profile

• Excellent communication and customer‑care skills.
• Team‑player with a love for working with dogs.
• Organised, proactive and available on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Ideal for students, newly qualified veterinary nurses or anyone with animal‑care experience.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time schedule (minimum 12 sessions per year).
• Opportunity to contribute to a charitable mission that saves animal lives.
• Experience working alongside veterinary professionals.