Animal Nursing Assistant
Location: Chipping Norton Vets, Chipping Norton
Contract: Part‑Time, Permanent (20 hours per week; Saturday & Sunday 8am–7pm)
Our RCVS‑accredited Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital is expanding and seeking a passionate Animal Nursing Assistant to join a team of 15 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 5 Student Registered Nurses, and 5 fellow ANAs. The role supports a high‑standard veterinary practice in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
How You’ll Make a Difference
The role supports the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care and ensures a safe practice environment.
* Assist the nursing team with surgical set‑up
* Hold patients for vets/nurses during procedures
* Clean clinical areas and maintain equipment
* Restock supplies and organize inventory
* Prepare sterile equipment and theatre attire; handle laundry
* Manage cats in the Radioactive Iodine Unit (Full training provided)
* Cover shifts on reception and in the Boarding Cattery
Qualifications and Experience
* Reliable, motivated, team‑player with a genuine interest in animal welfare
* Good communication skills, works collaboratively with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks in a busy environment
* Proactive attitude to learning, openness to feedback and development
* Experience working with animals in a clinical or non‑clinical setting is advantageous
How We’ll Support You
* Structured development opportunities, including VCA programmes and apprenticeships
* Clear career pathways into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
* Supportive, collaborative teams focused on high‑quality patient care
* Values‑led culture of care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave (FTE basis)
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay
* Wellbeing initiatives: Healthcare Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development via the Inspiring Vet Care Academy
* Secure pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits: green car salary sacrifice scheme, retailer discounts and cashback
Salary: Up to £13,260 per annum.
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