Overview
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Find your future. We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new way at Dave Cumber. We are seeking two part‑time Veterinary Care Assistants to join our friendly and growing team. The role will be varied, allowing a healthy mix of assisting the vets and nurses, laboratory work and clinical cleaning. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our clients and their pets.
Why join us? We have a friendly and supportive team of 7 Vets, 11 Nurses, and an exceptional support and administrative team. Our Practice Director has been awarded the prestigious Pet Plan Practice Manager of the year award 2024, highlighting how important it is to us that staff have good morale, autonomy, and a good work‑life balance while delivering the best standard of pet health care.
Find a well‑equipped practice on the Jurassic Coast. We thrive on providing a high level of care to our patients and clients. We are very lucky to have a purpose‑built premises with modern and wide‑ranging equipment: a well‑equipped internal laboratory, two digital x‑ray machines, two dental suites with x‑ray facilities, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical equipment, two ultrasound machines and five operating theatres.
Weymouth is renowned for its beautiful golden beaches and a pretty harbour. A Blue Flag‑winning Weymouth Beach is consistently recognised as one of the top fifteen beaches in Europe. Weymouth offers a Jurassic skyline and Victorian Nothe Fort, with stunning harbour views. The Jurassic Coast is home to some truly incredible landmarks and beaches, which are right on our doorstep here in Weymouth.
We have two part‑time roles available, each of 20 hours per week, over 4 days. We are keen to discuss flexible working arrangements. Work‑life balance is important to us, and we are happy to find a rota that fits around your requirements where possible. The role would be primarily based in our Weymouth surgery, but may also extend to work at our Dorchester branch practice.
Responsibilities
Assist vets and nurses, perform laboratory work, conduct clinical cleaning, and support various clinical procedures across the practice.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee well‑being
* Non‑accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits — reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
Up to £12,740 DOE
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Veterinary Services
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