Overview
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We are hiring! Here at Galemire, we are looking for a confident and caring Animal Nursing Assistant to join our fantastic team.
Your role will involve delivering a high standard of nursing support to inpatients, either directly or by supporting clinical team members under the direction of a VS or RVN. You will also support non-clinical staff with common daily procedures to ensure that the client and patient journey is of the highest quality. Additionally, you will perform duties and responsibilities helping to ensure that the clinical environment is maintained and biosecurity and H+S regulations are followed within practice. You will also enrol on and complete a recognised Level 2 VCA apprenticeship qualification or complete the IVC Evidensia VCA internal 3-month programme.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a high standard of inpatient care under direction of the VS or RVN.
* Communicate with the supervising VS and RVN on basic status of inpatients.
* Communicate effectively with clients when performing reception and client-based duties and maintain a high professional standard.
* Assist with setting up for clinical procedures and support the VS and RVN in all required procedures.
* Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members of the practice.
* Always adhere to IVC Evidensia policies and animal welfare standards.
* Adhere to all SOPs and implement updates where required.
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and biosecurity throughout the building.
* Fulfil the obligations of the rota, sick cover/on call rota & bank holiday cover.
* Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, take reasonable care of themselves and others at work, including taking care of equipment and reporting any items not working.
* Support the practice with new initiatives.
* Carry out any reasonable requests made by members of the management team.
* Support the Veterinary Surgeon and RVN in all required clinical and non-clinical procedures (not to include work under VSA schedule 3 amendment order).
Duties Will Include
* Monitor and record inpatient clinical parameters, including TPR, bodily functions and activity; communicate changes to the supervising VS and RVN.
* Ensure the highest standard of nursing care is delivered to all patients under direction of the VS or RVN (not exceeding professional remit).
* Provide environmental enrichment and address individual needs to reduce distress, pain, fear and frustration.
* Provide psychological support to manage stress and patient anxiety (stroking, cuddling, handfeeding, comfort and emotional care).
* Provide physical support, including exercising the patient for elimination and mobility support.
* Provide feeding support to ensure correct nutrition and aid return to normal feeding and drinking.
* Move and restrain animals for treatment and procedures as required (e.g., blood tests, injections, claw clipping, ultrasound).
* Support the clinical team and client with end-of-life care and support.
* Assist with monitoring recovery post-operatively under supervision of RVN.
* Carry out cleaning and preparation of accommodation for animals, including bedding and kennel requirements.
* Execute practice protocols, hygiene and biosecurity procedures and infection control; ensure routine cleaning is carried out to a high standard and recorded.
* Prepare theatre and prep areas for routine and non-routine procedures.
* Set up clinical environments and equipment for a range of clinical and surgical procedures in adherence with SOPs.
* Maintain and clean clinical equipment; dispose of clinical waste according to H&S and environmental legislation.
* Be aware of Health & Safety issues and read all information supplied; keep up to date with preventative healthcare and practice policies for client guidance.
* Cover reception duties as required and communicate with clients regarding feeding and discharge of inpatients from non-complicated procedures.
* Maintain accurate client and patient records and ensure data protection regulations are followed.
* Dispense medication to clients and provide advice on home administration of treatment.
* Help to maintain stock levels and ensure effective stock control and rotation, including ordering and monitoring stock requirements.
Rota and Benefits
This is a part-time permanent role working 30 hours per week. There will be various shifts between 08:00-19:00 Monday to Friday.
* 6.6 weeks annual leave FTE
* Additional annual leave for your birthday added to 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 – discounts and cashback with retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary: £19,110 per annum
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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