Veterinary Care Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

previous experience of working with animals is essential. Ideally an animal management certificate level 3 or VCA diploma. minimum 5 GSCE passes including maths and english

The main responsibilities for the role will include assisting nurses in the kennels with in-patients, cleaning and setting up kennels for patients, recovering patients from anaesthesia, cleaning and sterilizing kits and equipment, some reception duties and client facing roles, processing urine and blood samples, holding animals for the vet or nurse, collecting patients in the practice ambulance from the branch practice.

Important to be able to work as a group and independently.

Full driving licence required

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30.5 per week

Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
masks worn when appropriate and hand sanitiser provided. very good level of hygiene is maintained due to being a hospital.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/05/2023