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Scottish SPCA Inspector

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Scottish SPCA inspectors are concerned with the welfare of animals. They carry out inspections, investigate complaints about the possible ill-treatment of animals and deal with calls about trapped or suffering wild animals.

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Pay

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The salary scale for Scottish SPCA Inspectors is currently £29,463 to £35,255 a year (March 2024). 

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Job Outlook Scotland

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
5631
3.9 %
RISE
2029
5852
  United Kingdom
2024
78625
5 %
RISE
2029
82535

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More Information

The Scottish SPCA is the largest animal charity in Scotland. The equivalent organisation to the Scottish SPCA in England and Wales is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). The RSPCA does not operate in Scotland.

One way to get useful practical experience is to volunteer to look after animals at your local Scottish SCPA animal rescue and rehoming centre. Volunteering is open to anyone aged over 16, but for some roles there may be age restrictions or certain skills and experience required. Some centres may have long waiting lists, this type of volunteering is very popular.

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