Veterinary Theatre Technician
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Permanent Position
Location: Bristol Veterinary Specialists - Avonmouth, Bristol
Salary: Competitive, aligned with National Minimum Wage
Are you passionate about animal care and looking to make a real difference in a specialist veterinary environment?
Bristol Veterinary Specialists, the South West's leading referral hospital, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Theatre Technician to join our experienced and compassionate surgical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art facility supporting some of the UK's top veterinary specialists.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Theatre Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and support within our busy surgical theatres. Working alongside anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other technicians, your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing theatres and equipment for surgical procedures
* Assisting with patient preparation and recovery
* Ensuring a sterile and organised surgical environment
* Supporting the team in delivering the highest standard of care to every patient
What We Offer
* A permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) with a consistent schedule
* A competitive wage aligned with the National Minimum Wage, with opportunities for development and progression
* A supportive team environment within a leading referral hospital
* Ongoing training and career growth in a specialist setting
* The chance to be part of a passionate, highly skilled team making a difference every day
Who You Are
* You're a reliable, hard-working individual with a strong interest in animal health and welfare
* Experience in a clinical or animal care setting is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided
* You thrive in a team environment and have a calm, can-do attitude
* You're motivated to work in a cutting-edge veterinary referral hospital
Join Us
Our standard benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
* Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
* Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
* Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
* Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
* Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
* Access to the company share-save scheme
This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build a career in one of the UK's most advanced veterinary hospitals. If you're ready to be part of something special and make a real impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us lead the way in specialist veterinary care. #J-18808-Ljbffr