Overview
We are hiring! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Care Assistant to work within our referral practice, supporting our team of Veterinary surgeons and registered Veterinary Nurses. The successful candidate will work with our surgical and medical team and duties will include surgical preparation, assisting in theatre, supporting with radiography and CT, kennel duties, reception and carrying out tasks within our in-house laboratory.
Rota pattern
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. Hours will be between 8am and 7pm on a rota basis.
Responsibilities
* Surgical preparation
* Assisting in theatre
* Supporting radiography and CT
* Kennel duties
* Reception duties
* Carrying out tasks within the in-house laboratory
Qualifications
Qualifications and experience are not essential for this position as full training will be provided. There will be an opportunity to study and gain qualifications while working with us following a successful probation period.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday 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 wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with discounts and cashback from retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary
£25,568.2 per annum
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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