Overview
We are hiring! Due to an internal move we have an opening as a Kennel Assistant. This is a full-time contract on a one week on, two weeks off basis covering 6pm – 8am. You will be working in the wards at Pride Veterinary Centre.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the ward environment, including cleaning kennels, exercising patients, washing bowls, laundry, stock maintenance, animal handling, basic care including TPR (temperature, pulse and respiration checks), grooming, feeding and assisting the veterinary team.
* Support night shift operations and work independently when required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience with animal care
* Self-motivated
* Problem solver
* Hard worker
Desirable / Additional
* Previous night working experience
* TPR experience
About Us and Benefits
Pride Veterinary Centre offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our diagnostics and treatments are delivered by highly trained colleagues to ensure the best patient care. Facilities include 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, a full advanced imaging suite, 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, a hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms.
Join our friendly and supportive team. Our kennel assistant team is central to the veterinary hospital at Scarsdale Vets in Pride Park, caring for in-patients with a variety of needs.
Additional Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
* 12.21 per hour
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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