Glenythan Vet Group

31/08/2026

We have unfortunately had a deceased cat handed into our Ellon Branch. Elderly, entire male, all black, no microchip.

If you think this could be your cat please call 01358 720223 😔

31/08/2026

We are looking for an animal care assistant to join our busy team in Ellon :)

Job Title: Animal Care Assistant
Location: Glenythan Vet Group, Ellon
Hours: 12-6pm Monday to Friday

The animal care assistant is responsible for providing first class care for our patients, keeping the kennels clean and ensuring surgical kits are sterilised and ready for the surgical team. Ensuring the effective and efficient running of the veterinary surgery by assisting our vets and nurses in a variety of tasks.

Key Tasks:
• Clean kennels – Wash, disinfect and remake kennels
• Maintain hygiene – Clean floors in kennel room, prep room and operating theatre
• Manage laundry - Wash, fold, and put away patient bedding, towels and general washing
• Soak and sterilise instruments/swabs etc. as required and ensure surgical packs are made up
• Restock supplies - Ensure that stock levels are maintained and liaise with the team regarding daily wholesale orders
• Basic inpatient Care - Ensuring animals are fed and looked after as advised by the nurse/vet in charge of their care. Communicate with vets and nurses regarding their care.
• Handle waste - Safely dispose of clinical waste and recycling.
• Any other duties that may be required

Required Skills:
• Detail-oriented- Must be able to follow cleaning and sterilisation practice protocols and instructions from the vets/nurses.
• Physical stamina - Able to stand, lift heavy items, and scrub.
• Animal comfort - Comfortable working around vocal or anxious pets.
• Time management -Able to efficiently balance cleaning duties with kit production and inpatient care.
• Team player - Reliable, punctual, and ready to support veterinary staff.

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in cleanliness and animal care. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

What We Offer:
• Staff Discount
• 6 weeks Holiday

How to Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing date:
Monday 14th September

27/08/2026

The current bluetongue situation remains a concern for scottish farmers.
We are expecting a delivery of vaccine next week so please contact the surgery if you would like to order some - stock is limited and will be issued on a strictly first come first served basis - if you are already on our waiting list we will be in touch as soon as it arrives.
If you only require a few doses let us know and we will attempt to put you in contact with others in the same boat so you can hopefully share a bottle. Please be aware the vaccine needs to be used within 10hours of opening the bottle.
The vaccine we have coming is bolvalto 3 which is a single shot vaccine for sheep, cattle require 2 injections, 3 weeks apart.
Please get In touch if you have any questions.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation

Latest news and advice on bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in the UK

19/08/2026

We’ve sadly had another deceased black neutered male cat handed in. He was at the bottom of manse road. No microchip found. Please contact our Methlick branch on 01651 806212 during opening hours if you think he might be your cat 😢

18/08/2026

🦷🐾😊
glad to see Dotty is feeling better!

17/08/2026

We’ve sadly had a deceased male cat handed in.
He is a black adult with no chip but he has been neutered.
He was found at the side of the road near Stuartfield 😢.
Please get in touch if you think he might be your cat 01651 806212 / 01358 720223.

14/08/2026

12 week old Milo had had enough of us after his 2nd vaccines and wanted back in his carry bag!! 🥰

11/08/2026

We've unfortunately had a deceased cat handed into our Methlick branch. 😢

Large, Adult, entire male. All black with white tip on the tail. No microchip. Found outside Hatton. If you think this could be your car please phone 01651 806212.

04/08/2026

Sadly a deceased cat has been handed into Ellon today, found in Ellon opposite the car wash. The cat is an entire male and is ginger with no microchip. If you think this could be your cat please get in touch.

31/07/2026

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed into the practice. Entire male ginger with no microchip. Found near Craig’s Road in Ellon. If you think this could be your cat please get in touch.