Animal Trust

Animal Trust is a not-for-profit veterinary company.

animaltrust.org.uk

Rating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Animal Trust

Pay

    Okay
  • The job sometimes spills into unpaid time

    Do jobs at Animal Trust spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

    Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.

    How we know this

    43% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Animal Trust?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 43% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 14% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 43% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Animal Trust worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Animal Trust workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Animal Trust workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Animal Trust managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    71% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

How Animal Trust ranks

Animal Trust ranks 8th to work for out of vets.

  1. 7 PDSA
    4.3
  2. 8 Animal Trust
    3.3
  3. 9 Hillside Animal Sanctuary
    2.3

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 July 2026.

Animal Trust job reviews

  • Best thing

    Caring for the animals

    Worst thing

    Mus communication

    9.8

    Animal care assistant at Animal Trust, June 2022

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Jobs by location

  1. 4 job openings

  2. 4 job openings

Handy to know

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

43%
14%
43%
43% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less. 14% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice. 43% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

Based on 7 Animal Trust employees

What contracts are people on?

17%
50%
33%
17% report having low hours contracts. (less than 16 hours) 50% report having part time contracts. (16-35 hours) 33% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 6 Animal Trust employees